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

Training for Life Campus Open Gym
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…

Healthy Hustle
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…

Training for Life Campus Music Class
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…

Healthy Hustle
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…

Training for Life Campus Open Gym
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…

Healthy Hustle
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…

Training for Life Campus Open Gym
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…

Training for Life Campus Workout Class
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,…
Central Area blog posts

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.…

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,…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…