Area Contact Information
| P.O. Box 14463 Springfield, MO 65814 Phone: 417-624-5505 |
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
Gary Brimer Sports Camp
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…
State Pickleball Championship
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…
SW Area Softball
Sunday, July 16th – First Game will start at 9:30 AM Killian Softball Complex 2141 E Pythian St Springfield, MO 65802 Roster, Physicals, Unified Partner Forms and Class A’s…
SOMO Night at the Springfield Cardinals Game
Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to join us in celebrating our SOMO athletes at the Springfield Cardinals Game! SOMO Athletes in attendance will be able to participate in…
Bambino Buddy Ballgame hosted by Babe Ruth League
Bambino Buddy Ball Game at Cal Ripken World Series in Branson Saturday, August 12th, 2023 Bambino Buddy Ball Game Time 3:00 PM Players Check-In 2:00 Ballparks of America, 1000 Pat Nash…
SW Area Golf
SW AREA GOLF – Monday, August 8th Tee Time: 8:00 AM – please arrive by 7:30 AM LOCATION: Carthage Golf Course 2000 Richard Webster Drive Carthage, MO 64836 Teams must…
2023 State Outdoor Games
The 2023 State Outdoor Games will take place in Jefferson City, MO from October 6th through October 8th. Times and Locations TBA. Tentative Schedule (subject to change): Friday, October 6th…
SW Area Bowling
SW Area Bowling Sunshine Lanes, 1500 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807 Start time: 9:45 AM Teams will be assigned bowling date and location. Please check with your coach for your…
Southwest Area blog
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.…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
SOMO Sum Ups: April 25- May 1
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April 25-May 1, 2023! It was a busy week! Southwest Area Track & Field- Wednesday,…
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