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Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

April 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 25-31

March 31, 2025 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: March 25-31

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, March 25 We had another great session this week…

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Special Olympics Missouri Announces Exciting Changes to Basketball and Bowling Competitions

March 21, 2025 / Comments Off on Special Olympics Missouri Announces Exciting Changes to Basketball and Bowling Competitions

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Big changes are coming to Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), and they’re all about creating more opportunities, more competition, and more excitement for our incredible athletes! Starting…

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Release: Springfield to Host 2025 Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Release: Springfield to Host 2025 Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to announce that Springfield, MO, will host this year’s State Outdoor Games from October 17-19, 2025. With more than 1,000 athletes,…

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2024 State Outdoor Games: A Celebration of Sport, Health, and Community

November 13, 2024 / Comments Off on 2024 State Outdoor Games: A Celebration of Sport, Health, and Community

The 2024 State Outdoor Games were a remarkable success, offering not only exciting athletic competition but also an immersive health and wellness experience through our Healthy Athletes program. With approximately…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 29- Nov.4

November 5, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 29- Nov.4

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 29- November 4, 2024! KC Unified Pickleball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, October 29 Our 4-week…

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 8-14

October 15, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: October 8-14

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 8-14, 2024! KC Unified Flag Football Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, October 8 Our 5-week Unified…

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Special Olympics Missouri Announces Kirksville as Host City for 2025 State Summer Games

August 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Special Olympics Missouri Announces Kirksville as Host City for 2025 State Summer Games

KIRKSVILLE – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce that the 2025 State Summer Games will be held in Kirksville, Missouri, marking the first time this vibrant community will…

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Second SOMO State Pickleball Tournament a Success

August 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Second SOMO State Pickleball Tournament a Success

JEFFERSON CITY – The Firley YMCA in Jefferson City was full of excitement as the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Pickleball Tournament took place on July 27. Running from 8:00 am…

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SOMO athletes excel at State Indoor Games

March 19, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO athletes excel at State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games brought more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles, March…

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