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

Central Area events

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 17 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 24 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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2025 State Summer Games

May 30 @ 12:00 am - June 1 @ 12:00 am
Kirksville, Missouri

The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 31 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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LETR Let’s Get Physical

June 21 @ 12:00 pm - June 22 @ 12:00 pm

LETR Let’s Get Physical is a 24 hour fitness challenge! This challenge can be completed solo or as a team of 2. Hosted by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I…

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East Softball Regional

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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West Softball Regional

August 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament

September 4 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
14005 Redfield Dr.
Eugene, MO 66213 United States

🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for the 2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament! 🏌️‍♀️ 📅 Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 📍 Location: Redfield Golf Course, Eugene, MO ⏰ Tee Off: 11:00…

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11th Annual Superhero Bocce Tournament

September 6 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for the 11th Annual Superhero Bocce Unified event on September 6, 2025 where Community teams join Special Olympics Missouri Athletes on the field! The cost is $120 per…

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KC/ North/ Central Area Flag Football

September 13 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tournament will take place in Warrensburg, MO.  Entries are due August 25. KC Teams – please send your rosters to Meg Ward. North Teams – please send your rosters to…

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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SOMO athletes excel at State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 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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Shamrock Run 2024: A Spirited Success!

The annual Shamrock Run event, held this year with an abundance of enthusiasm, camaraderie, and green-themed outfits, proved to be yet another fantastic occasion for the community. Participants from all…

EKS Sportsmanship Award

SOMO Sum Ups: Mar. 12-18

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 12-18 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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RELEASE: 17th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge raises more than $56,000 for SOMO

COLUMBIA – The 17th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge on March 9 at Bass Pro Shops was a splashing success, raising more than $56,000 to date. A total 193 brave men…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 5-11

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 5-11! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year! Check…

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Jersey Mike’s to support SOMO during 14th Annual Month of Giving

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is joining forces with 3 Jersey Mike’s Subs in Missouri for the 14th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. During the month of March, customers…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 27 – March 4

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 27 to March 4! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for…

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RELEASE: 29th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge raises $272,800 for SOMO

LAKE OF THE OZARKS – The 29th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge this past Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Lake of the Ozarks was a splashing success, raising…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: Feb. 19-26

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 19-26! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year! Check…

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SOMO Unified basketball teams shine at Zou Jam

COLUMBIA – Four Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) Unified basketball teams competed at the Zou Jam NIRSA Regional Championship at the MizzouRec on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. SOMO has statewide partnership…