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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

Alex Jones, Development 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, and Saline

Area Sponsors

Columbia Missourian logo
RRCU Logo Full Color
Horseman Challange Logo
Quaker Windows & Doors Corporate Logo
BSL Logo 200x85

Thank you for Sponsoring an Athlete

 

Help a Central Area athlete today. Your donation helps cover the cost of equipment, facilities, and meals for a year, ensuring individuals with intellectual disabilities can experience the joy of sports through Special Olympics Missouri.

Boone Supported Living LLC

Alia Jones

Zach Robinson

Heather Soberano 

Seth Hall

Central Area events

2021 Gary Brimer Sports Camp Final Scaled

Gary Brimer Sports Camp

July 12 @ 6:00 pm - July 17 @ 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…

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State Pickleball 2026

August 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Columbia, MO United States
Color photo of three hanging medals

State Outdoor Games

October 16 - October 18

reach out to Craig Hall for information hall@somo.org

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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SOMO Sum ups Jan. 11th – 16th

Central Area – On Saturday Jan. 3rd, local athletes from our Sister’s Supportive team joined Central Area Program Director, Tim Schuster, at the Mizzou Men’s Basketball game vs Florida to…

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SOMO Sum ups Dec. 7th – Dec. 12th

Central Area – We wrapped up our bowling season on Friday with a fantastic tournament in Owensville, bringing an exciting and successful year of competition to a close. With that…

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Drive It Home Raffle Raises Over $103,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

Special Olympics Missouri supporters came together in a big way this year for the 2025 Drive It Home Raffle — and we are thrilled to share the results! On Friday,…

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Where Inclusion Shines: Highlights from the 2025 Special Olympics Missouri Awards Banquet

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Training for Life Campus for our Annual Awards Banquet, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating…

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SOMO Sum ups Nov. 23rd- Nov.29th

Southwest Area – Southwest Area hosted athletes from Carthage Intermediate School, Steadly Elementary School, Columbian Elementary School, Carthage 6th Grade Center, Carthage Junior High, Carthage High School and Webb City…

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SOMO Sum Ups Nov. 16th – Nov. 22nd

Central Area – On Saturday November 15, we hosted our Central Area Bowling Tournament in Columbia, MO. We had over 500 athletes compete with us! We were also fortunate to…

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Empowering Students Through Movement and Mindfulness: Highlights from The School Series

The School Series brought together an incredible group of 145 participants—students, Unified partners, teachers, and staff—from six enthusiastic schools, including: NOW available in Kansas City! Interested in bringing The School Series to…

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Sum Ups: September 9-15

Central Area Golf Tournament: Tuesday, September 9 Our Central Area Gold Tournament took place on September 9 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Oak Hills. Amazing job to our…

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SOMO Sum Ups: September 2-8

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! 2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament: Thursday September 4 The 2nd…

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SOMO Sum Ups: August 12-18

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Southwest Area Soccer Clinic: Tuesday, August 12 What a fun day it…