Kansas City Metro Area

Area Contact Information

We've moved effective April 2025!

9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 306
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: 816.535.9610
Fax: 816.535.9611

Area Staff:

Meg Ward, Program Director

Christina McDonough Hunt, Development Director

Katie Balint, Unified Champions Schools Manager

Counties served:
Bates, Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte

Area Sponsors

Welston
15 And The Mahomies Foundation

KC Metro Area events

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KC Metro/ North Area Softball

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
2202 Waterworks
Saint Joseph, MO 64501 United States

Team entries and physical renewals are due Thursday, June 19.  Interested in Volunteering?  Click HERE! Questions? KC Metro Area Teams – please direct questions and entries to Meg Ward: ward@somo.org…

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KC METRO Informational Club Meeting

July 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
9237 Ward Pkwy Suite 306
Kansas City, MO 64114 United States

BIG NEWS FROM SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI! We’re thrilled to announce a NEW and EXCITING addition — FOUR amazing CLUBS just for you!  Whether you’re looking to get active, get creative, or give back…

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KC Metro Area Tennis Clinic

July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4747 Mill Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64112 United States

Interested in learning more about the amazing sport of Tennis? Join us on Thursday, July 24 for a SOMO KC Metro Area Tennis Clinic hosted by United States Tennis Association…

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KC Area Bocce

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
19310 E 50th Terrace
Independence, MO 64055 United States

Team entries and physicals due Thursday, July 10.  Interested in Volunteering?  Click HERE! Questions?  Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org

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KC Metro/ North Area Golf

August 6 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11100 View High Drive
Kansas City, MO 64134 United States

Team entries and physicals due Wednesday, July 16. KC Teams – please send rosters to Meg Ward. North Area Teams – please rosters to Mitch Curran.

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State Pickleball

August 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
4251 Phillips Farm Road
Columbia, MO 65201 United States
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Missouri State Fair Cover the Cruiser

August 9 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
2503 W 16th St.
Sedalia, MO 65301

Join Special Olympics Missouri at the Missouri State Fair! We’ll provide the post-its and pens, you provide the positive thoughts and gratitude! Come show your support and cover law enforcement…

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West Softball Regional

August 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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KC Metro/ North Area Tennis

September 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4747 Mill Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64112 United States

Entries due August 20. KC Area teams – please submit rosters to Meg Ward North Area teams – please submit rosters to Mitch Curran

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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 Scoop: July

Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the July SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Featured Sponsor From the CEO “My dad always told me growing up, ‘Focus on what you…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Team Missouri USA Games Selection Camp: June 22-27 The 2025 Team Missouri…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 17-23

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! LETR Let’s Get Physical: Saturday, June 21 The Missouri State Highway Patrol…

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SOMO’s Fifth Annual Evening with Andy Reid Scores Big!

Our fifth annual Evening with Andy Reid was a tremendous success! More than 300 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered at Arrowhead Stadium on June 4 to celebrate our mission…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Central Area Pickleball Tournament: Saturday, June 14 Thank you to everyone who…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 20- June 9

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Train for Life Fitness Programs Our Train for Life fitness program continues…

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Special Olympics Missouri to partner with 15 and the Mahomies to send athletes to 2026 USA Games

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his foundation,15 and the Mahomies, to help support…

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RELEASE: Missouri Law Enforcement Unites for 40th Annual Torch Run to Support Special Olympics

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Law enforcement officers from across Missouri are set to participate in the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), a significant statewide initiative supporting Special Olympics…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 6-12

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Beyond the Field An Evening with George Karlaftis: Thursday, May 8 Special…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 29- May 5

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! UMKC Unified Intramural Banquet: April 29We wrapped up another amazing year of…