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 McDonough Hunt, Development Director

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

KC Metro Area events

Unified Track Meet At TLC

2023 State Summer Games

June 2 @ 8:00 am - June 4 @ 5:00 pm

The 2023 State Summer Games will take place in Columbia from June 2nd, 2023 through June 4th, 2023.  Times and Locations TBA. For more information contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org

KC Metro Lunch & Learn Flyer

Lunch & Learn – KC Metro

June 7 @ 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 Sports Experience (7)

KC Sports Experience

June 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
1801 White Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64126 United States

The KC Sports Experience is an opportunity for athletes across Kansas City to fine tune their skills or learn new skills in the sports of Soccer, Flag Football, Pickleball, Basketball,…

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KC Sports Experience

June 10 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
1801 White Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64126 United States

The KC Sports Experience is an opportunity for athletes across Kansas City to fine tune their skills or learn new skills in the sports of Soccer, Flag Football, Pickleball, Basketball,…

2021 Gary Brimer Sports Camp Final

Gary Brimer Sports Camp

June 18 @ 5:00 pm - June 23 @ 11:00 am
305 Special Olympics Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 United States

Gary Brimer Sports Camp gives athletes a chance to experience several different sports while also learning important life skills. In addition to sports opportunities, athletes have the opportunity to learn…

KC Metro Lunch & Learn Flyer

Lunch & Learn – KC Metro

July 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…

Central Area

KC Metro/ North Area Softball

July 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2202 Waterworks
Saint Joseph, MO 64501 United States

Team entries and physical renewals are due Thursday, June 15.  Questions?  Contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org VOLUNTEERS needed!  REGISTER HERE to volunteer at Area Softball!

State Pickleball Fact Sheet

State Pickleball Championship

July 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

PICKLEBALL IS HERE! We are excited to hold SOMO’s inaugural State Pickleball Tournament in Jefferson City on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! More details to come. Contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org…

Southeast Area Tennis

KC Metro/ North Area Tennis

July 19 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4747 Mill Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64112 United States

Team entries and physical renewals are due Monday, June 26.  Questions?  Contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org VOLUNTEERS needed!  REGISTER HERE to volunteer at Area Tennis!

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SOMO’s KC Block Party

July 22 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
9150 E. 41st Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64133 United States

Visit www.somo.org/kcblockparty for more information and to sign up as a sponsor, vendor, or entertainer!

KC Metro Area blog posts

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…

Norm Stewart Classic 3

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…

Built Strong Powerlifting Nov 13 2022

Lynna’s Log: Built Strong Powerlifting Meet

Special Olympics Missouri athlete leader Lynna Hodgson blogged about her recent experience at the Built Strong Powerlifting Meet in Overland Park, Kan. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. You can see…

Gold Medal Gala 2022

SOMO Weekend Recap: Nov. 10-13

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 11-13, 2022! Southwest Area Bowling Tournament – Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 The Southwest Area…

Lynna Hodson At Kansas City Metro Area Bowling

Lynna’s Log: Kansas City Metro Area Bowling Tournament

Special Olympics Missouri athlete leader Lynna Hodgson blogged about her recent experience at the Kansas City Metro Area Bowling Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. You can check out her…

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Area Sponsors

15 And The Mahomies Foundation