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

World’s Largest Truck Convoy
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,…

Smoothie King Polar Plunge Fundraiser
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…

2023 State Outdoor Games
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…

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…

SW Area Bowling
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…

SW Area Bowling
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…

SW Area Bowling
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…

2023 Awards Banquet
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…
Southwest Area blog

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.…

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…