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, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright
Southwest Area sponsors
Southwest Area events
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
Southwest Area Local/Unified Basketball- Neosho
Friday, February 20th at Neosho High School. Unified 3v3 and Unified 5v5, invitation only. Coach Check-In begins at 9:00AM, Opening Ceremony begins at 9:15AM, with competition to begin immediately after.…
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
Southwest Area Local/Unified Basketball- Republic
Saturday, February 28th at Republic Middle School. Unified 3v3, Unified 5v5, Non-Unified 5v5. Invitation Only. Coach Check-In begins at 9:00AM, Opening Ceremony begins at 9:15AM, with competition set to begin…
Southwest Area Local/Unified Basketball- Webb City
Wednesday, March 4th at Webb City High School. Unified 5v5, 3v3, Team Skills, & Individual Skills. Invitation Only. Coach Check-In begins at 9:00AM, Opening Ceremonies to begin at 9:15AM, competition…
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
2026 Springfield Polar Plunge
2026 Polar Plunge Springfield Saturday, March 7, 2026 • 12:00 pm Registration Opens at 10:30 am Location: Ski Shack Join us for the COOLEST event of the year! People all…
Mindful Midweek
Take a midweek break and join us for Mindful Midweek, a relaxed, come-and-go program designed to get your mind and body moving in new ways each week! Every Wednesday offers…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
RELEASE: SOMO gets set for first-ever State Pickleball Tournament in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will be hosting its first-ever State Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, July 15 at the Firley YMCA in Jefferson City on Ellis Blvd. More…
SOMO Sum Ups: June 19-26
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 19-26. Gary Brimer Sports Camp: June 18-23 68 Special Olympics Missouri athletes, including 33…
Charlie Phillips captures the heart of the world in Berlin
BERLIN – Charlie Phillips made a name for himself at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. His inspiring attitude, determination and never-give-up mindset culminated in three silver medals and…
SOMO hosts fun-filled 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at Training for Life Campus
JEFFERSON CITY – 68 Special Olympics Missouri athletes, including 33 newcomers, had an amazing experience at the 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus, June…
SOMO Sum Ups: June 12-19
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 12-19. MASC Summer Leadership Workshop: June 11-16 SOMO teamed up with the Missouri Association…
RELEASE: SOMO to host 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri is so excited to host its 27th Annual Gary Brimer Sports Camp at the Training for Life Campus, June 18-23. 68 campers from across…
SOMO Sum Ups: May 30-June 11
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 30 to June 11. State Summer Games: June 2-4 From setting personal records to…
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.…
