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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
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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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SOMO Sum Ups: February 18-24

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Virtual Fit5: Tuesday, February 18 On February 18, participants joined the second…

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SOMO Sum Ups: February 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 11The Unified Basketball Intramural…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 28- Feb. 3

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Cornhole Tournament: Tuesday, January 28 The KC Unified Cornhole Tournament…

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SOMO Sum Ups: New Year Edition

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that kicked off the new year! Southwest Area Basketball: Saturday, January 11 It’s basketball season at Special…

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SOMO Sum Ups: December 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 10-16, 2024! Southwest Area Bowling: Thursday, December 12 The Southwest Area Bowling event took place…

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Celebrating Dedication: 2024 John Michael Letz Award Winner

On December 6, 2024, the Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community gathered at the Training for Life Campus to celebrate a year of incredible achievements, capped off by the presentation of…

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SOMO Sum Ups: December 3-9

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 3-9, 2024! St. Louis Metro Area TopGolf Competition: Thursday, December 5The St. Louis Metro Area…

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SOMO Scoop Newsletter: December

Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the December SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Statewide Polar Plunge Registration for the 2025 Polar Plunge is officially open! Join us for the…

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Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet

JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 19-25

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 19-25, 2024! Chiefs Cheerleader “Meet & Greet”: Tuesday, November 19 On November 19, SOMO Cheer…