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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

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Central Area- Higginsville Valentine’s Day Shootout

February 12 @ 9:00 am - February 26 @ 1:00 pm
807B W 31st St.
Higginsville, MO 64037 United States
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2026 Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge & 5K Strut

February 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…

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Columbia Polar Plunge

March 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
2001 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201 United States

Join us Saturday March 14 at Stephen’s Lake in Columbia for our 19th Annual Polar Plunge! This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local…

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State Basketball 2026

March 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2026 MO Magic Logo

Team Missouri Meeting/Training

March 27 - March 29
Purdy, 65734 United States

Details coming. Questions? Contact Susan Shaffer

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Central Area- Waynesville Track

April 10 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Central Area- Russellville Track

April 17 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
13600 Rt. C
Russellville, MO 65074 United States
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Central Area Track

April 18 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
1690 W Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233 United States

Central Area- Breakfast with Champions

April 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

More Info to come!

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Central Area- Holden Track

April 22 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1901 South Main St.
Holden, MO 64040 United States

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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Mexico Schools Unified Sports Day

JEFFERSON CITY — Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) held a Unified Sports Day along with a Healthy Athletes Medfest at the Special Olympics Missouri Training for Life Campus (TLC) on Wednesday,…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Sept. 16-18, 2022

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Sept. 16-18, 2022! Friday, Sept. 16 SOMO held its St. Louis Metro Area Golf Tournament…

8th annual Super Hero Bocce Tournament

SOMO hosts 8th annual Super Hero Bocce Tournament

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri hosted the 8th annual Super Hero Bocce Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Training for Life Campus. More than 40 teams participated in…

SOMO athletes Ozzie Smith and Abby Bax pose for a picture with Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith at Eagle Knoll Golf Club on Monday, July 18, 2022.

SOMO athletes welcome golfers at Ozzie Smith’s golf tournament

HARTSBURG – Special Olympics Missouri athletes Sarah Byland and Abby Bax welcomed golfers at Ozzie Smith’s 2nd annual PGA Reach Gateway JC Dodgers & Special Olympics Missouri Golf Classic at…

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SOMO athlete works for CBS Sports at PGA TOUR event

SILVIS, Ill. – Within the sports television industry, golf is widely considered to be one of the most difficult sports to put on the air. It takes a complete team…

Gary Brimer Sports Camp

SOMO athletes learn new skills at 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp

JEFFERSON CITY – 51 Special Olympics Missouri athletes made lifelong memories at the 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp, June 26 through July 1, at the Training for Life Campus.…

SOMO athlete Abby Bax and staff members Susan Shaffer and Luke Lamb had the chance to go on News Radio KWOS's coaches show on Saturday, June 18. The three spoke about Team Missouri's recent trip to the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Fla. They also previewed the upcoming State Outdoor Games in Jefferson City, Oct. 7-9!

SOMO representatives interview with News Radio KWOS

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – SOMO athlete Abby Bax and staff members Susan Shaffer and Luke Lamb had the chance to go on News Radio KWOS’s coaches show on Saturday, June…

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SOMO to host 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri is so excited to host its 26th annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus, June 26 through July 1. 51…

Two SOMO volleyball teams shake hands at the State Summer Games at the MizzouRec on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Columbia, Mo.

SOMO hosts successful State Summer Games in Columbia

COLUMBIA – Special Olympics Missouri hosted its State Summer Games May 20-22 in Columbia. It was SOMO’s first full three-day event since 2018. “SOMO has been through so much these…

SOMO athlete Lynna Hodgson competes at the State Summer Games  on June 5, 2021 at Hickman High School in Columbia, Mo.

SOMO to hold State Summer Games in Columbia May 20-22

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The 2022 Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games will bring around 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and unified partners from across the state to Columbia May 20-22. The…