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

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Tipton High School Training For Life Campus Visit

April 5 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Would your school like to plan a visit for an inclusive sports experience? We’re excited to facilitate Unified sports opportunities, fitness and leadership training for Missouri students. Contact us! Emma…

Two athletes perform a baton handoff during a track and field race

Hannibal Local Track Meet

April 12 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

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Central Area Track Meet Waynesville

April 18

Central area track meet Waynesville.  For more information contact Tim Schuster at schuster@somo.org

An athlete runs a track and field race in full stride with another athlete following shortly behind

Central Area Track Meet Columbia

April 22
4303 South Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203 United States

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

An athlete runs a track and field race in full stride with another athlete following shortly behind

Holden Local Track Meet

April 27 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
1901 South Main St.
Holden, MO 64040 United States

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

Glow With SOMO 2023 Flier

Glow with SOMO 5K

April 29 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
1111 Soest Rd
Rolla, Missouri 65401

This event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling a glow run 5K. This one-of-a-kind event…

A long jump athlete flies through the air with arms outstretched as they are about to land in the sand

Hermann Local Track Meet

May 5 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

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Second Annual Health and Fitness Fair

May 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, 65101

It’s time to get healthy with information, resources and giveaways at our Training for Life Campus!  The Second Annual Special Olympics Missouri Health and Fitness Fair, held in conjunction with…

Tlc Running

Tipton High School Training For Life Campus Visit

May 10 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Would your school like to plan a visit for an inclusive sports experience? We’re excited to facilitate Unified sports opportunities, fitness and leadership training for Missouri students. Contact us! Emma…

Two soccer athletes strain to track down the ball while a defender tries to chase them down

State Soccer SOMO Cup

May 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

State Soccer is Back! The 2023 State Soccer SOMO Cup will be held on Saturday, May 13th in Jefferson City Missouri. More details to come. Contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org…

Central Area blog posts

Charlie Phillips lifts weights at the Special Olympics USA Team Trials in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2022.

SOMO Weekend Recap: Nov. 18-21

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 18-21, 2022! Southwest Area Bowling – Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 We hosted our Southwest…

Nov. 5, 2022

SOMO Weekend Recap: Nov. 3-6

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 3-6, 2022! SOMO Unified Flag Football Tournament – Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 Representatives from…

Tipton and Boonville group photo

Tipton and Boonville compete in Unified flag football tournament at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Tipton High School and Boonville High School made the trip to the Training for Life Campus on Thursday to compete in a flag football tournament!…

Fall Tree Sale 2022

SOMO Weekend Recap: Oct. 28-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Oct. 28-30! Third Annual Fall Tree Sale – Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 Special Olympics Missouri…

Lynna Hodgson At The Podium

Lynna’s Log: 2022 Leadership Summit

Special Olympics Missouri athlete leader Lynna Hodgson recapped our 2022 Leadership Summit in her blog below! You can check out more of her pictures here. “We met up with Britani…

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Capital City, Eldon and Camdenton compete in Unified flag football tournament at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Inclusion was on full display at the Training for Life Campus on Thursday, Oct. 29! Teams from Capital City High School, Eldon High School and Camdenton High…

Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Fame Class of 2022

SOMO honors athletes, volunteers and donors at 2022 Leadership Summit

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) honored several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and donors at its 2022 Leadership Summit on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Training…

Lynna Hodgson And Larry Linthacum

Lynna’s Log: State Outdoor Games 2022

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri athlete Lynna Hodgson shared her experience at the 2022 State Outdoor Games in her blog below and at the following link! “I met up…

AHCA Finals in Sedalia

SOMO Weekend Recap: Oct. 13-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Oct. 13-16, 2022! Franklin County Local Bowling Tournament – Thursday, Oct. 13 Special Olympics Missouri…

Jeffery Fugett, Tanner Hrenchir And Simon Caldwell

Special Olympics Missouri gets set to host 2022 Leadership Summit

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will honor several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and donors at its 2022 Leadership Summit on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at…

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