Southwest Area

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

2021 Gary Brimer Sports Camp Final

Gary Brimer Sports Camp

June 18 @ 5:00 pm - June 23 @ 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…

State Pickleball Fact Sheet

State Pickleball Championship

July 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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…

Softball

SW Area Softball

July 16 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
2141 E Pythian St
Springfield, MO 65802 United States

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 Ballpark 2023

SOMO Night at the Springfield Cardinals Game

August 11 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
955 E Trafficway St
Springfield, MO 65802 United States

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…

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Bambino Buddy Ballgame hosted by Babe Ruth League

August 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1000 Pat Nash Drive
Branson, MO 65616 United States

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…

2022 Golf

SW Area Golf

August 14 @ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
2000 Richard Webster Drive
Carthage, MO 64836 United States

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…

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2023 State Outdoor Games

October 6 @ 8:00 am - October 8 @ 5:00 pm

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…

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SW Area Bowling

November 9 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
1500 W. Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO 65807 United States

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…

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SW Area Bowling

November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1500 W. Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO 65807 United States

SW Area Bowling Sunshine Lanes, 1500 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65807 Start time: 1:oo PM Teams will be assigned bowling date and location. Please check with your coach for your…

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SW Area Bowling

November 16 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

SW Area Bowling Fourth Street Bowl, 1419 W. 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64804 Start time: 9:45 AM Teams will be assigned bowling date and location. Please check with your coach for…

Southwest Area blog

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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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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…

2022 State Summer Games Opening Ceremony

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 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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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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SOMO Sum Ups: April 4-10

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from April 4-10, 2023!

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SOMO athletes flourish during ALPs University Weekend

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its semi-annual ALPs University Weekend at the Training for Life Campus, March 31 through April 2. ALPs stands for Athlete Leadership Programs.…

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