Southwest Area

Area Contact Information

3524 S National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807

Office Number: 417-306-9963

Area Staff:
Haley Blevins, Development Director
Jesse Williams, Program Director

Counties served:
Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Vernon, Webster and Wright

Southwest Area events

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Southwest Area Bowling

November 14 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

Fourth Street Bowl- Joplin: Thursday, November 14th Physicals Due: October 4 Rosters Due: October 11 Joplin North Middle School Joplin East Middle School Joplin South Middle School Carl Junction Intermediate/Middle…

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Southwest Area Bowling

November 15 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

Fourth Street Bowl- Joplin: Friday, November 15th Physicals Due: October 4 Rosters Due: October 11 Joplin High School Carl Junction High School McDonald County Schools Neosho Schools

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Southwest Area Bowling

November 21 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
1625 S Enterprise Ave
Springfield, MO, 65804 United States

UPDATE: Location has changed! Same date and times, but see below for new location. Enterprise Park Lanes- Springfield: Thursday, November 21st Physicals Due: October 11 Rosters Due: October 18 Republic…

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Southwest Area Bowling

November 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1625 S Enterprise Ave
Springfield, MO, 65804 United States

UPDATE: Location has changed! Same date and times, but see below for new location. Enterprise Park Lanes- Springfield: Thursday, November 21st Physicals Due: October 19 Rosters Due: October 26 Springfield Fordland…

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2024 Awards Banquet

November 23 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Special Olympics Missouri will hold its 2024 Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Training for Life Campus in Jefferson City. During this event, we will honor our 2024…

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Southwest Area Bowling

December 5 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

Fourth Street Bowl- Joplin: Thursday, December 5th Physicals Due: October 26 Rosters Due: November 2 Webb City Junior High Webb City High School Liberal Schools East Newton Schools Wheaton Schools…

Southwest Area Bowling

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

Fourth Street Bowl- Joplin: Thursday, December 5th Physicals Due: October 26 Rosters Due: November 2 Community Support Services Easy Living The Destroyers PFH/Firefly Services Chances of Hope

Southwest Area Bowling

December 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1625 S Enterprise Ave
Springfield, MO, 65804 United States

Enterprise Park Lanes- Springfield: Saturday, December 7th Physicals Due: October 26 Rosters Due: November 2 Howell County West Plains Branson Schools Lebanon Courage Nevada Adults Nixa Schools

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Southwest Area Bowling

December 12 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
2433 S Garrison Ave
Carthage, MO 64836 United States

G3 Entertainment- Carthage: Thursday, December 12th Physicals Due: November 2 Rosters Due: November 9 Columbian Elementary School Steadley Elementary School Carthage High School Carthage Junior High School Carthage Intermediate School…

Southwest Area Bowling

December 13 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
2433 S Garrison Ave
Carthage, MO 64836 United States

G3 Entertainment- Carthage: Friday, December 13th Physicals Due: November 2 Rosters Due: November 9 Nevada Schools Osceola Schools Miller Schools Southwest R5 Schools Stockton Schools Purdy Schools Golden City Schools

Southwest Area blog

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 1-7

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 1-7, 2024! Strive for Strength Program The Strive for Strength workout program continued at the…

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SOMO Sum Ups: September 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from September 24-30, 2024! Concordia Local Bowling Tournament: Thursday, September 26 Great job to all the athletes…

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A Night to Remember: Celebrating Champions and Community

The Night of Champions Gala, hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, was a spectacular success! The event celebrated incredible individuals from our organization here in Southwest Missouri and provided…

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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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SOMO Sum Ups: August 6-12

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from August 6-12, 2024! KC Field Day with KPMG: Tuesday, August 6 We had an amazing Field…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 23-29

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 23-29, 2024! Card Making with Coach Sally Thank you for joining us for Card Making…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 16-22

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 16-22, 2024! Southwest Area Soccer Clinic: Tuesday, July 16 The Southwest Area Soccer Clinic, held…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 9-15, 2024! Healthy Hustle: Wednesday, July 10 & Friday, July 12 This week marks the final…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 25- July 1

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 25- July 1, 2024! Healthy Hustle: Wednesday, June 26 & Friday, June 28 It was another…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 11-17, 2024! Cops on the Coop: St. Peters and Creve Coeur Police Departments Team Up…

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