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

Bocce

Central Area Bocce Tournament

August 12 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Central Area Bocce Tournament at the TLC Campus in Jefferson City.  For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

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9th Annual Super Hero Bocce Tournament

September 9 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Join us for the 9th Annual Super Hero Bocce Unified event on September 9, 2023 where Community teams join Special Olympics Missouri Athletes on the field! Flight play begins at…

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2023 State Outdoor Games

October 6 @ 8:00 am - October 8 @ 5:00 pm

The 2023 State Outdoor Games will take place in Jefferson City, MO from October 6th through October 8th. Times and Locations TBA. For more information contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org

Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Fame Class of 2022

2023 Awards Banquet

November 18 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Special Olympics Missouri will hold its 2023 Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Training for Life Campus in Jefferson City. During this event, we will honor our 2023…

Central Area blog posts

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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…

A Special Olympics Missouri athlete runs the 100 meter dash at the 2022 State Summer Games in Columbia, Mo.

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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SOMO Sum Ups: April 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April 11-17, 2023! STL Metro SSD Track and Field Meet- Tuesday, April 11 This track…

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