Kansas City Metro Area

Area Contact Information

9150 E 41st Ter, Suite 213
Kansas City, MO 64133
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

Gabby Buttice, Health & Wellness Coordinator

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

KC Metro Area events

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KC Metro Area Basketball

January 11, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
801 W North Ave
Belton, MO 64012 United States

Team entries and physicals due Wednesday, December 11.  Event will take place across multiple locations within the Belton School District including Belton High School, Belton Middle School, Mill Creek Upper…

KC Pickleball Series

KC Pickleball Series

January 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
15348 Old Town Dr
Parkville, MO 64152 United States

Join us for a free Skill Development Pickleball Series at Char Bar Parkville!  We are offering 2 sessions with a maximum of 24 spots available per session.  Athletes must have…

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2025 Polar Plunge Kansas City

January 25, 2025 @ 8:00 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. This…

KC Pickleball Series

KC Pickleball Series

January 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
15348 Old Town Dr
Parkville, MO 64152 United States

Join us for a free Skill Development Pickleball Series at Char Bar Parkville!  We are offering 2 sessions with a maximum of 24 spots available per session.  Athletes must have…

KC Pickleball Series

KC Pickleball Series

February 2, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
15348 Old Town Dr
Parkville, MO 64152 United States

Join us for a free Skill Development Pickleball Series at Char Bar Parkville!  We are offering 2 sessions with a maximum of 24 spots available per session.  Athletes must have…

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KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC

February 4, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

5-Week Unified Pickleball Intramural League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110.  Dates include: February 4,…

KC Pickleball Series

KC Pickleball Series

February 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
15348 Old Town Dr
Parkville, MO 64152 United States

Join us for a free Skill Development Pickleball Series at Char Bar Parkville!  We are offering 2 sessions with a maximum of 24 spots available per session.  Athletes must have…

UMKC 2024 2025 Intramural Flyers (3)

KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC

February 11, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

5-Week Unified Pickleball Intramural League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110.  Dates include: February 4,…

KC Pickleball Series

KC Pickleball Series

February 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
15348 Old Town Dr
Parkville, MO 64152 United States

Join us for a free Skill Development Pickleball Series at Char Bar Parkville!  We are offering 2 sessions with a maximum of 24 spots available per session.  Athletes must have…

UMKC 2024 2025 Intramural Flyers (3)

KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC

February 18, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

5-Week Unified Pickleball Intramural League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110.  Dates include: February 4,…

KC Metro Area blog posts

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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…

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SOMO Sum Ups: November 12-18

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 12-18, 2024! Show Me MO Fashion Show: Tuesday, November 12 On November 12, SOMO hosted…

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Show Me MO Fashion Show 2024: A Community Coming Together

The inaugural Show Me MO Fashion Show, hosted by Special Olympics Missouri, was an evening filled with style, community spirit, and heartwarming moments. Partnering with the vibrant Kansas City community,…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 5-11

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 5-11, 2024! KC Unified Pickleball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, November 5 The final night of…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 29- Nov.4

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 29- November 4, 2024! KC Unified Pickleball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, October 29 Our 4-week…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 22-28

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 22-28, 2024! KC Unified Pickleball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, October 22 Week two of our…

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 15-21

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 15-21, 2024! Jefferson County Local Bowling Tournament: Wednesday, October 15 & Friday, October 18 We…

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 8-14

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 8-14, 2024! KC Unified Flag Football Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, October 8 Our 5-week Unified…

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