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

TLC SC Class Final

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 9 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

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.

Pickleball

Central Area Pickleball Invitational

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
4251 Phillips Farm Road
Columbia, MO 65201 United States

Pickleball Invitational at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse starting at 10 am

TLC SC Class Final

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 16 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

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.

2021 Gary Brimer Sports Camp Final

Gary Brimer Sports Camp

June 18 @ 5:00 pm - June 23 @ 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…

TLC SC Class Final

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 23 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

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 SC Class Final

TLC – Strength and Conditioning Class

June 30 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

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 Fact Sheet

State Pickleball Championship

July 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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…

Softball

Central Area Softball

August 1 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
1900 Blue Ridge Rd
Columbia, MO 65202 United States

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

Tennis

Central Area Tennis Tournament

August 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
1615 Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO 65202 United States

Central Area Tennis Tournament at Cosmo’s Park in Columbia.  For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Golf

Central Area Golf Tournament

August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1800 Parkside Drive
Columbia, Missouri

Central Area Golf Tournament at L.A. Nickell Golf Course in Columbia.  For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

Central Area blog posts

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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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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

MASC 75th anniversary convention 2023

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…

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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…

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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’…

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SOMO’s first 10 Polar Plunges of 2023 raise more than $870,400

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce our first 10 Polar Plunges of 2023 have raised more than $870,400! And there’s still time to donate at somo.org/plunge! In total,…

Columbia Polar Plunge

RELEASE: 16th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $61,000 for SOMO

COLUMBIA – The 16th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge on March 11 at Bass Pro Shops Lake was a splashing success, raising $61,005.96 to date. A total 203 brave men and…

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