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Southeast Area

Area Contact Information

We've moved effective April 2026!

21 S. Plaza Way
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-339-6733 or 573-339-6342

Area Staff:
Penny Williams, Development Director
Scott Williams, Program Director
Jen Rose, Program Coordinator

Counties served:
Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, St. Francois, St. Genevieve, Stoddard, Washington and Wayne

Southeast Area Sponsors

River Radio 1000
Southeast Area Partner
Coad Toyota
Cape Optimist
St. Francois County Board #1

Southeast Area events

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State Summer Games

May 29 - May 31
Kirksville, Missouri

reach out to Craig Hall for information hall@somo.org

State Soccer Tournament

June 6

Contact  Craig Hall for Details (hall@somo.org)

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2026 USA GAMES

June 20 - June 26
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SE/STL Metro Area Softball Tournament 

July 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
1157 South West End Blvd.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
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Gary Brimer Sports Camp

July 12 @ 6:00 pm - July 17 @ 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…

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Southeast/St. Louis Metro Area Pickleball Tournament 

July 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
1507 Independence St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 United States
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State Pickleball 2026

August 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Columbia, MO United States
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State Outdoor Games

October 16 - October 18

reach out to Craig Hall for information hall@somo.org

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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Special Olympics Missouri to partner with 15 and the Mahomies to send athletes to 2026 USA Games

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his foundation,15 and the Mahomies, to help support…

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Officers Take to the Rooftops to Raise Nearly $19,000 for SOMO

The 7th annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser, held on Friday, May 16, raised an impressive $18,739 across 14 participating Dunkin’ locations in Missouri. Law enforcement officers from across the…

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SOMO Sum Ups May 13-19

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic: Wednesday, May 14 The Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic…

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RELEASE: Missouri Law Enforcement Unites for 40th Annual Torch Run to Support Special Olympics

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Law enforcement officers from across Missouri are set to participate in the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), a significant statewide initiative supporting Special Olympics…

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Missouri May Soon Recognize Special Olympics Unified Track and Field as Emerging High School Sport

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — In a major stride toward inclusive education and athletic equity, Special Olympics Unified Track and Field has been officially recommended as an emerging sport in Missouri…

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SOMO Sum Ups: April 22-28

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! Jefferson County Local Track Meet: Tuesday, April 22 The Jefferson County Local…

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Special Olympics Missouri Announces Exciting Changes to Basketball and Bowling Competitions

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Big changes are coming to Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), and they’re all about creating more opportunities, more competition, and more excitement for our incredible athletes! Starting…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events that took place this week! KC Squad: Tuesday, March 11 On March 11, athletes of all ages…

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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…

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19th Annual Cape Girardeau Polar Plunge raises over $64,000 for Special Olympics Missouri

The 19th Annual Polar Plunge on February 8th at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $64,000 to date. 165 brave men and women from around the…