Central Area

Area Contact Information

305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-635-1660
Fax: 573-635-8233

Area Staff:
Tim Schuster, Program Director

Counties served:
Audrain, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Chariton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Gasconade, Henry, Howard, Johnson, Lafayette, Macon, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Ralls, Randolph, Saline and Texas

Central Area events

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TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 9 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Get signed up today for our TLC Strength and Condition class! All athletes must have a completed communicable disease waiver, fitness room waiver and up-to-date Sports Medical.

Pickleball

Central Area Pickleball Invitational

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
4251 Phillips Farm Road
Columbia, MO 65201 United States

Pickleball Invitational at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse starting at 10 am

TLC SC Class Final

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 16 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Get signed up today for our TLC Strength and Condition class! All athletes must have a completed communicable disease waiver, fitness room waiver and up-to-date Sports Medical.

2021 Gary Brimer Sports Camp Final

Gary Brimer Sports Camp

June 18 @ 5:00 pm - June 23 @ 11:00 am
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Gary Brimer Sports Camp gives athletes a chance to experience several different sports while also learning important life skills. In addition to sports opportunities, athletes have the opportunity to learn…

TLC SC Class Final

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 23 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Get signed up today for our TLC Strength and Condition class! All athletes must have a completed communicable disease waiver, fitness room waiver and up-to-date Sports Medical.

TLC SC Class Final

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 30 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Get signed up today for our TLC Strength and Condition class! All athletes must have a completed communicable disease waiver, fitness room waiver and up-to-date Sports Medical.

State Pickleball Fact Sheet

State Pickleball Championship

July 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

PICKLEBALL IS HERE! We are excited to hold SOMO’s inaugural State Pickleball Tournament in Jefferson City on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! More details to come. Contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org…

Softball

Central Area Softball

August 1 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
1900 Blue Ridge Rd
Columbia, MO 65202 United States

Central Area Softball Tournament at Oakland Park in Columbia MO.  For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Tennis

Central Area Tennis Tournament

August 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
1615 Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO 65202 United States

Central Area Tennis Tournament at Cosmo’s Park in Columbia.  For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Golf

Central Area Golf Tournament

August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1800 Parkside Drive
Columbia, Missouri

Central Area Golf Tournament at L.A. Nickell Golf Course in Columbia.  For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Central Area blog posts

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SOMO puts on unforgettable State Summer Games in Columbia

COLUMBIA – From setting personal records to rocking it out at the dance, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes made the most of their time at the 2023 State Summer Games.…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 23-29

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 23-29, 2023! Law Enforcement Torch Run- May 23-26 The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 16-22

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 16-22, 2023! Central Area Movie Night- Tuesday, May 16 We started the week with…

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SOMO athletes compete at first annual State Soccer Cup in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri hosted the first annual State Soccer SOMO Cup on Saturday, May 13, at the Training for Life Campus. “I’m excited to get soccer back off the ground…

2022 State Summer Games Opening Ceremony

RELEASE: Missouri law enforcement gets set for 38th annual Torch Run

JEFFERSON CITY – The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) 37 years ago, will begin on May 22 and…

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SOMO Sum ups: May 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 9-15, 2023! MAAA Track and Field Meet – Tuesday, May 9 Farmington High School…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 2-8

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 2-8, 2023! Sullivan Unified Local Track Meet- Tuesday, May 2 Sullivan High School kicked…

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RELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for upcoming 2023 State Summer Games

COLUMBIA – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Summer Games will bring more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to Columbia, June 2-4.…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 25- May 1

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April 25-May 1, 2023! It was a busy week! Southwest Area Track & Field- Wednesday,…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 18-24

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April 18-24, 2023! Central Area Track Meet Waynesville- Tuesday, April 18 Springtime means track season!…

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