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

Central Area events

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 17 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 24 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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2025 State Summer Games

May 30 @ 12:00 am - June 1 @ 12:00 am
Kirksville, Missouri

The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 31 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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LETR Let’s Get Physical

June 21 @ 12:00 pm - June 22 @ 12:00 pm

LETR Let’s Get Physical is a 24 hour fitness challenge! This challenge can be completed solo or as a team of 2. Hosted by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I…

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East Softball Regional

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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West Softball Regional

August 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament

September 4 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
14005 Redfield Dr.
Eugene, MO 66213 United States

🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for the 2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament! 🏌️‍♀️ 📅 Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 📍 Location: Redfield Golf Course, Eugene, MO ⏰ Tee Off: 11:00…

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11th Annual Superhero Bocce Tournament

September 6 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for the 11th Annual Superhero Bocce Unified event on September 6, 2025 where Community teams join Special Olympics Missouri Athletes on the field! The cost is $120 per…

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KC/ North/ Central Area Flag Football

September 13 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tournament will take place in Warrensburg, MO.  Entries are due August 25. KC Teams – please send your rosters to Meg Ward. North Teams – please send your rosters to…

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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SOMO hosts Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Four Missouri schools traveled to the Training for Life Campus for an Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 16. Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) was so excited…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 7-13

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 7-13, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 7-10 We have been loving the Training for Life…

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RELEASE: SOMO to induct 2023 Hall of Fame Class and recognize annual award winners at 2023 Awards Banquets

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will induct its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honor several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 24-30, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 24-27 Last week was the last full week of October events at the Training for Life Campus. Thank…

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 17-23

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 17-23, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 17-20 Last week was another great week of Training for Life Campus events! Be sure to attend our…

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SOMO hosts Unified Flag Football Tournaments at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Several local schools from across Mid-Missouri came together to compete in Unified flag football at the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) Training for Life Campus, Oct. 19-20, 2023.…

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SOMO to award KRCG-TV with Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award of Excellence

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) surprised KRCG-TV’s longtime chief meteorologist Zach Paul with some big news during the State Outdoor Games’ Opening Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 13 at…

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SOMO changes lives at 2023 State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games brought out the best in more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state,…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 10-16, 2023! St. Louis Public Schools Bowling Tournament: Tuesday, October 10 The St. Louis Public Schools hosted a Bowling…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 3-9

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 3-9, 2023! Smoothie King Polar Plunge Fundraiser: Tuesday, October 3 Thank you to everyone who joined us at…