Kansas City Metro Area

Area Contact Information

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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/ 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…

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Grand Slam Border Showdown – MO vs. KS

September 20 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
5801 W 115th St.
Overland Park, KS 66211

It’s Missouri versus Kansas in The Grand Slam Border Showdown Unified Softball Tournament! Show off your softball skills with this fun event while raising money for two very amazing organizations:…

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State Outdoor Games

October 17 @ 8:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm
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KC Metro Area Bowling

November 1 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
2001 NW 7 Highway MO
Blue Springs, MO 64014 United States

KC Area Bowling will take place at two venues: Lunar Bowl (Blue Springs, MO) Premier Bowling (Raytown, MO) Rosters are due Monday, October 13.  Questions?  Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org

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Show Me MO Fashion Show

November 7 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
416 W Maple St.
Independence, MO 64050

Special Olympics Missouri is partnering with the community of Kansas City to host the 2nd annual Show Me MO Fashion Show featuring Special Olympics Missouri athlete models wearing outfits provided…

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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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…

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Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 22-28

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Jefferson County Local Track Meet: Tuesday, April 22 The Jefferson County Local…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 15-21

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, April 15 The KC Squad hosted cheer and dance…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 8-14

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, April 8 Our KC Squad event continued last week…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 1-7

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, April 1 We had another great session this week…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 25-31

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, March 25 We had another great session this week…

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Special Olympics Missouri Announces Exciting Changes to Basketball and Bowling Competitions

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Big changes are coming to Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), and they’re all about creating more opportunities, more competition, and more excitement for our incredible athletes! Starting…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, March 11 On March 11, athletes of all ages…