North Area

Area Contact Information

3725 Gene Field Rd, Ste B, St Joseph, MO 64506
Phone: 816-233-6232 / Fax: 816-233-0130

Area Staff:
Melody Prawitz, Development Director

Mitch Curran, Program Director

Charlie Phillips, Office Assistant

Counties served:
Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clark, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Putnam, Ray, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan and Worth

North Area events

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2025 Polar Plunge Kirksville

February 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
20431 MO-157
Kirksville, MO

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. This…

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KC/ North Area Coaches Training

March 8 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
620 E. 23rd Avenue
North Kansas City, MO 64116 United States

Join us for the upcoming KC/ North Area Coaches Training (covering Track & Field, Powerlifting, and Volleyball) on Saturday, March 8 at North Kansas City High School. We will be…

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St. Joseph Shamrock Run

March 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

INFORMATION Celebrate the spirit of giving and community at the Shamrock Run in St. Joseph on March 15th! Date: March 15th Time: 11:15 a.m. Event Highlights: Shamrock 5K Fun Run: Lace up…

State Indoor Games

March 28 @ 8:00 am - March 29 @ 5:00 pm
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North Area Spring Games (East Buchanan)

April 12 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
100 Smith Street
Gower, 64454 United States

Team entries and physicals due Thursday, March 20th.  Questions?  Please contact Mitch Curran: curran@somo.org   Click HERE to volunteer!

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North Area Spring Games (Kirksville)

April 26 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1300 S Cottage Grove Ave
Kirksville, MO 63501 United States

Team entries and physicals due Thursday, April 3rd.  Questions?  Please contact Mitch Curran: curran@somo.org   Click HERE to volunteer!

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SOMO vs. SOKS “Border Battle”

May 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
4209 Merriam Dr
Shawnee, KS 66203 United States

We hope you’ll join us for a “Border Battle” Powerlifting showdown between SOMO and SOKS Powerlifters! SOMO rosters are due Thursday, April 10. KC Area teams – please submit rosters…

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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…

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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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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

North Area blog posts

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18th Annual Polar Plunge raises 7,700 for Special Olympics Missouri

CHILLICOTHE – The 18th Annual Polar Plunge on February 1st at Simpson Park was a splashing success, raising $7,700 to date. A total of 22 brave men, and women from…

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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…

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SOMO Sum Ups: New Year Edition

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that kicked off the new year! Southwest Area Basketball: Saturday, January 11 It’s basketball season at Special…

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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. 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: September 17-23

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from September 17-23, 2024! Strive for Strength Workout Program The Strive for Strength workout program continued at…

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SOMO Sum Ups: September 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from September 10-16, 2024! KC Unified Flag Football Intramural with UMKC: September 10 Another great week for…

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SOMO Sum Ups: August 20-26

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from August 20-26, 2024! Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop: Tuesday, August 20 Our 1st annual statewide Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop…

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