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
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…

KC Metro Young Athletes Program
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 Aquatics Meet
Entries are due Thursday, March 9. Questions? Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org

Lunch & Learn – KC Metro
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
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
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…

KC Metro Young Athletes Program
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
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 Area blog posts

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…