Posts by Andrew Kauffman
ALPs University provides leadership training to Special Olympics Missouri athletes
JEFFERSON CITY – 21 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes had an amazing opportunity to learn about leadership at ALPs University, Sept. 23-25 at the Training for Life Campus (TLC). ALPs…
Read MoreSOMO Weekend Recap: Sept. 22-25, 2022
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Sept. 22-25, 2022! Thursday, Sept. 22 The Fatima volleyball team raised $1,800 for Special Olympics…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Missouri to host State Outdoor Games in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY — The 2022 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games will bring around 1,100 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to Jefferson City, Oct.…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Missouri athletes begin four-week pickleball clinic in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY — More than a dozen Special Olympics Missouri athletes started their four-week pickleball clinic at North Kansas City’s Chicken N’ Pickle on Wednesday night. Check out some of…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Missouri athlete inducted into St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame
ST. JOSEPH — Longtime Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athlete Tanner Hrenchir was officially inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Hrenchir was…
Read MoreSOMO Weekend Recap: Sept. 16-18, 2022
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Sept. 16-18, 2022! Friday, Sept. 16 SOMO held its St. Louis Metro Area Golf Tournament…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Missouri athletes team up with Missouri State students to play Unified flag football
SPRINGFIELD – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) held a Unified Intramural Flag Football competition at Missouri State University (MSU) on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Several MSU students came out to play…
Read MorePHOTOS: St. Louis Metro Area Bocce Tournament
ST. LOUIS – Our Special Olympics Missouri athletes had so much fun at the St. Louis Metro Area Bocce Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Check out some of the…
Read MoreSOMO hosts 8th annual Super Hero Bocce Tournament
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri hosted the 8th annual Super Hero Bocce Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Training for Life Campus. More than 40 teams participated in…
Read MoreSURPRISE VIDEO: Special Olympics Missouri athlete nominated to compete at 2023 Special Olympics World Games
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is very excited to announce longtime athlete Charlie Phillips has been nominated to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA at the…
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