Southwest Area

Area Contact Information

3524 S National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807

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

Truck Convoy Flyer 2023

World’s Largest Truck Convoy

September 23 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
4579 State Hwy 43
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

SEPT. 23, 2023 JOPLIN, MO. The Truck Convoy is an annual fundraiser in Joplin, Mo., for Special Olympics Missouri. This event is a national one-day celebration of the trucking industry,…

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Smoothie King Polar Plunge Fundraiser

October 3 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
2202 S Range Line Rd
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

Join us at Smoothie King in Joplin on Tuesday, October 3rd! Come have fun, drink smoothies, play games and learn about the Polar Plunge. Registration for the Joplin Polar Plunge…

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2023 State Outdoor Games

October 13 @ 8:00 am - October 15 @ 5:00 pm

The 2023 State Outdoor Games will take place in Jefferson City, MO from October 13th through October 15th. Times and Locations TBA. Tentative Schedule (subject to change): Friday, October 13th…

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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…

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SW Area Bowling

November 17 @ 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…

Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Fame Class of 2022

2023 Awards Banquet

November 18 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Special Olympics Missouri will hold its 2023 Awards Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Training for Life Campus in Jefferson City. During this event, we will honor our 2023…

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SW Area Bowling

December 7 @ 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…

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SW Area Bowling

December 8 @ 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

Gary Brimer Sports Camp Group Photo

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…

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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…

Gary Brimer Sports Camp 2022

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…

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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…

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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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