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 Hunt, Development Manager

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

KC Metro Area events

KC Metro Pickleball Clinic 2023

KC Metro Pickleball Clinic

March 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
5600 Brookside Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64113 United States

SOMO is hosting a FREE 6-Week Pickleball Clinic in collaboration with KC Parks & Rec!  Clinic will emphasize foundational skills.  All participants are required to have an active physical. Wednesday…

2023 KC Metro Spring YAP

KC Metro Young Athletes Program

March 31 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
4300 Belgium Blvd Ste 300
Riverside, 64150

This is a FREE 3-week Program for children with and without intellectual disabilities between the ages of 2-7.  Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills like running, kicking, and throwing.  The…

Swim Optomized

KC Metro Area Aquatics Meet

April 1 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
18200 MO-78
Independence, MO 64057 United States

Entries are due Thursday, March 9.  Questions?  Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org

KC Metro Lunch & Learn Flyer

Lunch & Learn – KC Metro

April 5 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Connect with the KC Metro area and learn more about SOMO!  Whether you are a business, organization, or an individual who is interested in knowing more, please join us for…

KC Metro Volleyball Clinic

KC Metro Volleyball Clinic

April 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
825 NE 79th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64118 United States

Join us for a FREE Introductory Skills Volleyball Clinic in partnership with North Kansas City School District!   Active physical is required for participation.  Click HERE to Register! Quetsions?  Please contact…

KC Metro Pickleball Clinic 2023

KC Metro Pickleball Clinic

April 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
5600 Brookside Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64113 United States

SOMO is hosting a FREE 6-Week Pickleball Clinic in collaboration with KC Parks & Rec!  Clinic will emphasize foundational skills.  All participants are required to have an active physical. Wednesday…

2023 KC Metro Spring YAP

KC Metro Young Athletes Program

April 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
4300 Belgium Blvd Ste 300
Riverside, 64150

This is a FREE 3-week Program for children with and without intellectual disabilities between the ages of 2-7.  Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills like running, kicking, and throwing.  The…

KC Metro Soccer Clinic 2023 (1)

KC Metro Soccer Clinic

April 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
6310 Lewis Rd
Kansas City, MO 64132 United States

Join us for a FREE Soccer Clinic in partnership with Sporting Brookside!  Clinic will be held on Tuesday, April 11 from 6:00-7:00pm @ Swope Soccer Village NO prior experience required! …

KC Metro Pickleball Clinic 2023

KC Metro Pickleball Clinic

April 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
5600 Brookside Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64113 United States

SOMO is hosting a FREE 6-Week Pickleball Clinic in collaboration with KC Parks & Rec!  Clinic will emphasize foundational skills.  All participants are required to have an active physical. Wednesday…

2023 KC Metro Spring YAP

KC Metro Young Athletes Program

April 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
4300 Belgium Blvd Ste 300
Riverside, 64150

This is a FREE 3-week Program for children with and without intellectual disabilities between the ages of 2-7.  Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills like running, kicking, and throwing.  The…

KC Metro Area blog posts

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 16-22

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 16-22, 2023! Southwest Area Unified 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament- Wednesday, Jan. 18 A…

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Charlie Phillips selected to compete for Special Olympics USA

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is very excited to announce longtime athlete Charlie Phillips has been officially selected to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Jan. 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 9-15, 2023! Tip-A-Cop – Tuesday, Jan. 10 Eight officers from the Maryville Treatment Center…

Kansas City Polar Plunge 2022

RELEASE: SOMO preps for 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge

KANSAS CITY – The 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28. Brave men and women from around the area will don disco-themed costumes and…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 14-18

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 14-18, 2022! Unified Christmas Party – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 88 students and staff…

Law Enforcement With Athletes Group Photo

SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 8-11

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 8-11, 2022! Lexington Local Basketball Tournament – Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 SOMO hosted a…

Joe Peart and Daxton Miller carry the Flame of Hope at the conclusion of the 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at the Training for Life Campus.

SOMO announces Drive it Home Raffle winner and honors law enforcement

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This event helped…

Staff With Drive It Home Raffle Truck

SOMO announces six area finalists for Drive it Home Raffle

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is one step closer to naming a grand prize winner for the 2022 Drive it Home Raffle! Each of SOMO’s six area offices…

Patrick Mahomes presented a check to SOMO athlete Shyanne Pyatt and staff member Brian Neuner at the third annual 15 and the Mahomies event on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo.

Patrick Mahomes honors Special Olympics Missouri at Third Annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala

KANSAS CITY – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes honored Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) and many other charities at the Third Annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala on Tuesday,…

A law enforcement member hands out a medal to a Special Olympics Missouri athlete during the 2022 State Outdoor Games in Jefferson City, Mo.

SOMO to announce Drive it Home Raffle winner and honor law enforcement at Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to host its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This…

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