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, Saline and Texas

Central Area events

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2024 State Outdoor Games

October 11 @ 8:00 am - October 13 @ 1:00 pm

Our 2024 State Outdoor Games will be held Oct. 11-13 in Jefferson City, Mo. This year’s Outdoor Games will feature five sports: bocce, golf, tennis, softball and flag football. For…

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2024 Central Area Ladies Night Out

October 17 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Join us for the 10th Annual Central Area Ladies Night Out Event! Tickets are $40 each or $300 for a Table of 8

South Callaway Local Track Meet

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059 United States

For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Camdenton Local Flag Football Tournament

October 25 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
662 Laker Pride Rd.
Camdenton, MO 65020 United States

For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

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Strikers for SOMO Bowling Tournament

November 2 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
2017 Christy Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Our Third Annual Strikers for Bowling Tournament is a Unified event, pairing SOMO athletes with intellectual disabilities and members of the community as teammates. This event provides a unique opportunity…

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2024 Central Area Tailgate and Touchdowns

November 9 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

  Join us for the 1st Annual Central Area Tailgate and Touchdowns Event! Tailgate starting at 11 am with Food Trucks and College Football on the Outdoor Screen! Our Unified…

Central Area Bowling Tournament-Salem

November 14 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
1201B E Scenic Rivers Blvd.
Salem, 65560 United States

For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Waynesville Local Bowling Tournament

November 15 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

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2024 Awards Banquet

November 23 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Special Olympics Missouri will hold its 2024 Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Training for Life Campus in Jefferson City. During this event, we will honor our 2024…

Central Area Bowling Tournament -Columbia

December 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
1508 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203 United States

For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Central Area blog posts

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 31- Feb. 6

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 31- Feb. 6, 2023! Young Athlete Program- Wednesday, Feb. 1 Special Olympics Young Athletes…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 24-30, 2023! Webb City Night of Unity- Thursday, Jan. 26 Junior high and high…

Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge 2022

RELEASE: SOMO gets set for 28th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge

OSAGE BEACH – The 28th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge and Polar Bear Strut 5K will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25. Brave men and women from around…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 16-22

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 16-22, 2023! Southwest Area Unified 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament- Wednesday, Jan. 18 A…

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Charlie Phillips selected to compete for Special Olympics USA

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is very excited to announce longtime athlete Charlie Phillips has been officially selected to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Jan. 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 9-15, 2023! Tip-A-Cop – Tuesday, Jan. 10 Eight officers from the Maryville Treatment Center…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 14-18

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 14-18, 2022! Unified Christmas Party – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 88 students and staff…

Moberly and Mexico's Special Olympics Missouri teams pose for a photo with Norm Stewart at the Norm Stewart Classic on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at Mizzou Arena.

SOMO teams compete in Norm Stewart Classic

COLUMBIA – Two Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) basketball teams competed in the 2022 Norm Stewart Classic at Mizzou Arena on Friday, Dec. 16. Moberly and Mexico played in two separate…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 8-11

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 8-11, 2022! Lexington Local Basketball Tournament – Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 SOMO hosted a…

Joe Peart and Daxton Miller carry the Flame of Hope at the conclusion of the 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at the Training for Life Campus.

SOMO announces Drive it Home Raffle winner and honors law enforcement

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This event helped…

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