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
KC Metro Area events

2025 State Summer Games
The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…

KC Sports Experience
Join us for our 3rd Annual KC Sports Experience in collaboration with the Police Athletic League of Kansas City (PAL)! FREE 2-Day Sports Camp involving Soccer, Flag Football, Bocce, Volleyball,…

Rescheduled: SOMO Day with KC Panthers
We have rescheduled this event to Saturday, June 14! Limited spots available! This event is open to SOMO Athletes of all ages (must be registered with SOMO to participate). Please…

KC Area Pickleball
Team entries and physicals due Thursday, June 5. Interested in Volunteering? Click HERE! Questions? Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org

KC Metro/ North Area Softball
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…

KC Metro Area Tennis Clinic
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…

KC Area Bocce
Team entries and physicals due Thursday, July 10. Interested in Volunteering? Click HERE! Questions? Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

SOMO Sum Ups: March 4-10
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, March 4 Our 5-Week Unified…

SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 25- March 3
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 25 This 5-Week Unified…

SOMO Athletes Make History in the 2025 Kansas City Super Plunge
Two dedicated Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes, Anna McDaniel and John Eckart, took their commitment to the next level by participating in the Super Plunge—an extreme test of endurance where…

SOMO Sum Ups: February 18-24
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Virtual Fit5: Tuesday, February 18 On February 18, participants joined the second…

SOMO Sum Ups: February 11-17
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 11The Unified Basketball Intramural…

SOMO Sum Ups: February 4-10
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Basketball Intramural with UMKC: Tuesday, February 4The 5-week Unified Basketball…

SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 28- Feb. 3
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Unified Cornhole Tournament: Tuesday, January 28 The KC Unified Cornhole Tournament…

Release: 21st Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge raises over $174,000 for Special Olympics Missouri
KANSAS CITY – The 21st Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge on Jan. 25, 2025, at Longview Lake Swim Beach was a splashing success, raising $127,202 to date. A total of…