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

SOMO Winter Bash Flyer 2023

KC Metro Winter Bash Celebration

December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
3301 S Noland Road
Independence, MO 64055 United States

We hope you’ll join us for SOMO’s Kansas City ‘Winter Bash!’  Food, Drinks, Music, and More!  Wear your favorite Christmas attire or Holiday best! Click HERE to RSVP!

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KC Metro Area Basketball

January 20, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
801 W North Ave
Belton, MO 64012 United States

Team entries and physicals due Tuesday, January 2.  Questions?  Please contact Meg Ward: ward@somo.org Interested in volunteering at Area Basketball?  Please click HERE to register!

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2024 Polar Plunge Kansas City

January 27, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…

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KC Metro Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC

January 30, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm from January 30-February 27 at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110. 12…

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KC Metro Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC

February 6, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm from January 30-February 27 at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110. 12…

UMKC BBall Intramurals

KC Metro Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC

February 13, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm from January 30-February 27 at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110. 12…

UMKC BBall Intramurals

KC Metro Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC

February 20, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm from January 30-February 27 at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110. 12…

UMKC BBall Intramurals

KC Metro Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC

February 27, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

Unified Intramural Basketball League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm from January 30-February 27 at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110. 12…

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KC Unified Intramural Kickball Intramural with UMKC

March 12, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
5030 Holmes St
Kansas City, MO 64110 United States

Unified Intramural Kickball League with UMKC will take place on Tuesday evenings, 5:45-7:00pm at UMKC Swinney Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110.  Dates include: March 12, March…

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State Indoor Games

March 15, 2024 @ 8:00 am - March 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

The 2024 State Indoor Games will take place in St. Charles, MO from March 15-16, 2024. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/indoorgames. For more information contact Luke Lamb at…

KC Metro Area blog posts

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SOMO athletes shine bright at Third Annual Evening with Andy Reid

KANSAS CITY – Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is a two-time Super Bowl champion, but more importantly, he is a friend to our Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes. More than…

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SOMO puts on unforgettable State Summer Games in Columbia

COLUMBIA – From setting personal records to rocking it out at the dance, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athletes made the most of their time at the 2023 State Summer Games.…

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RELEASE: Special Olympics Missouri to host Kansas City Block Party on July 22

KANSAS CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is thrilled to host its first-ever Kansas City Block Party on July 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The inaugural event will…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 23-29

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 23-29, 2023! Law Enforcement Torch Run- May 23-26 The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 16-22

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 16-22, 2023! Central Area Movie Night- Tuesday, May 16 We started the week with…

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SOMO athletes compete at first annual State Soccer Cup in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri hosted the first annual State Soccer SOMO Cup on Saturday, May 13, at the Training for Life Campus. “I’m excited to get soccer back off the ground…

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RELEASE: Missouri law enforcement gets set for 38th annual Torch Run

JEFFERSON CITY – The Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), founded by the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA) 37 years ago, will begin on May 22 and…

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SOMO Sum ups: May 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 9-15, 2023! MAAA Track and Field Meet – Tuesday, May 9 Farmington High School…

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SOMO Sum Ups: May 2-8

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 2-8, 2023! Sullivan Unified Local Track Meet- Tuesday, May 2 Sullivan High School kicked…

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RELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for upcoming 2023 State Summer Games

COLUMBIA – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Summer Games will bring more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to Columbia, June 2-4.…

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