Kansas City Metro Area

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

Welston
15 And The Mahomies Foundation

KC Metro Area events

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2025 State Summer Games

May 30 @ 12:00 am - June 1 @ 12:00 am
Kirksville, Missouri

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

KC Sports Experience

June 6 - June 7
1801 White Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64126 United States

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,…

SOMO Day With KC Panthers

Rescheduled: SOMO Day with KC Panthers

June 14 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO United States

We have rescheduled this event to Saturday, June 14! Old Information: Minor League Pro Football team, KC Panthers are thrilled to be promoting SOMO/ SOMO Athletes are their upcoming game…

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KC Area Pickleball

June 28 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
19310 E 50th Terrace
Independence, MO 64055 United States

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

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KC Metro/ North Area Softball

July 12 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
2202 Waterworks
Saint Joseph, MO 64501 United States

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 Tennis Clinic (2)

KC Metro Area Tennis Clinic

July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4747 Mill Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64112 United States

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…

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KC Area Bocce

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
19310 E 50th Terrace
Independence, MO 64055 United States

Team entries and physicals due Thursday, July 10.  Interested in Volunteering?  Click HERE! Questions?  Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org

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KC Metro/ North Area Golf

August 6 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11100 View High Drive
Kansas City, MO 64134 United States

Team entries and physicals due Wednesday, July 16. KC Teams – please send rosters to Meg Ward. North Area Teams – please rosters to Mitch Curran.

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West Softball Regional

August 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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KC Metro/ North Area Tennis

September 10 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4747 Mill Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64112 United States

Entries due August 20. KC Area teams – please submit rosters to Meg Ward North Area teams – please submit rosters to Mitch Curran

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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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…