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

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class
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.

Central Area Pickleball Invitational
Pickleball Invitational at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse starting at 10 am

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class
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.

Gary Brimer Sports Camp
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 – Strength and Conditioning Class
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 – Strength and Conditioning Class
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 Championship
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…

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

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…

SOMO hosts Unified Track Meet for seven Mid-Missouri schools at Training for Life Campus
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted a Unified Track and Field Meet for seven Mid-Missouri schools on Friday, April 14, 2023. Mexico, California, Camdenton, Eldon, Jefferson City, Capital…

SOMO athletes flourish during ALPs University Weekend
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its semi-annual ALPs University Weekend at the Training for Life Campus, March 31 through April 2. ALPs stands for Athlete Leadership Programs.…

SOMO athletes shine at State Indoor Games in St. Charles
ST. CHARLES – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games brought more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles, March…

SOMO Sum Ups: March 21-27
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 21-27, 2023! Laquey Local Basketball Tournament- Tuesday, March 21 This basketball tournament took place…

Poplar Bluff earns School of Character Award of Merit for second straight year
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri presented its 2023 School of Character Awards at the 75th annual Missouri Association of Student Councils Convention at Jefferson City High School on March…

SOMO Sum Ups: March 14-20
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 14-20, 2023! Young Athlete Program- Wednesday, March 15 Special Olympics Young Athletes is an…

SOMO recognizes standout health volunteers with Golisano Health Leadership Awards
The Golisano Health Leadership Award is the highest honor that Special Olympics awards in health to organizations and individuals. The award recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Special Olympics’…