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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Training for Life Campus Open Gym

September 22 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

The TLC arena will be available from 8:00 AM – 3 :00 PM on Fridays for open play. This is for registered athletes only or pre-approved groups. If you have…

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Healthy Hustle

September 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:15-2:15 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Training for Life Campus Music Class

September 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

During our music class, groups may sing, play instruments or listen to music. They can also discuss the meaning of the lyrics. This class will provide a wide variety of…

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Healthy Hustle

September 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:15-2:15 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Training for Life Campus Open Gym

September 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

The TLC arena will be available from 1-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s for open play. This is for registered athletes only or pre-approved groups. If you have any…

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Healthy Hustle

September 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:15-2:15 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Training for Life Campus Open Gym

September 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

The TLC arena will be available from 1-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s for open play. This is for registered athletes only or pre-approved groups. If you have any…

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Training for Life Campus Workout Class

September 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

This exercise class is designed especially for people with disabilities. It’s designed to make you feel better and have more energy with low impact stretches.  If you have any questions,…

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Healthy Hustle

September 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:15-2:15 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

IMG 5231

Training for Life Campus Open Gym

September 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, 65101 United States

The TLC arena will be available from 1-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s for open play. This is for registered athletes only or pre-approved groups. If you have any…

Central Area blog posts

Cortez Jackson - State Outdoor Games 2021

Special Olympics Missouri to host State Outdoor Games in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY — The 2022 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games will bring around 1,100 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to Jefferson City, Oct.…

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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…

Shaffer At The Finish Line

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…

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