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Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce the induction of Linda Tyler into the SOMO Hall of Fame.

October 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce the induction of Linda Tyler into the SOMO Hall of Fame.

Linda was surprised with the honor during the Opening Ceremony at the 2025 State Outdoor Games on October 17 in Springfield, Missouri. Linda’s dedication to SOMO is nothing short of…

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Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Dianna Neihouse into the SOMO Hall of Fame.

October 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Dianna Neihouse into the SOMO Hall of Fame.

Dianna was surprised with the honor during the Opening Ceremony at the 2025 State Outdoor Games. For years, Dianna has been a driving force for inclusion, opportunity, and excellence within…

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2025 Athlete Leadership University: Empowering Athletes with New Skills and Memories

July 11, 2025 / Comments Off on 2025 Athlete Leadership University: Empowering Athletes with New Skills and Memories

From June 27-29, Special Olympics Missouri hosted the 2025 Athlete Leadership University (ALPs) at the Mexico Military Academy, bringing together 34 dedicated athletes for an unforgettable weekend of learning, growth,…

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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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Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet

November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet

JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…

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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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SOMO Hosts Third Annual Unified Champion Schools Unified Basketball Competition

February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on SOMO Hosts Third Annual Unified Champion Schools Unified Basketball Competition

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted the third annual Unified Champion Schools Unified Basketball competition Feb. 8 and Feb. 15 at the Training for Life Campus. The Unified…

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Tipton and Camdenton Unified basketball teams compete at 2023 Norm Stewart Classic

December 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Tipton and Camdenton Unified basketball teams compete at 2023 Norm Stewart Classic

COLUMBIA – Two Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) Unified basketball teams had the opportunity to kickoff the 2023 Norm Stewart Classic on Thursday, Dec. 7. Tipton’s Unified basketball team played 3-on-3…

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SOMO honors law enforcement excellence and reveals 2023 Drive it Home Raffle winner at LETR luncheon

December 1, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO honors law enforcement excellence and reveals 2023 Drive it Home Raffle winner at LETR luncheon

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) celebrated another successful year of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) with a celebration luncheon at the Training for Life Campus on Friday,…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 13-20

November 20, 2023 / Comments Off on SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 13-20

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 13-20, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 14-17 We have been loving the Training for Life Campus November…

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