Southwest Area

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 events

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2025 Polar Plunge Springfield

March 1 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
5539 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO 65810 United States

Join us for the 10th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge! This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking,…

State Indoor Games

March 28 @ 8:00 am - March 29 @ 5:00 pm
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Carl Junction Southwest Local Track Meet

April 11 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
806 W Z Hwy
Carl Junction, MO 64834 United States

Southwest Local Track Meet – no rain date.

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Southwest Area Powerlifting

April 12 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
509 W. MO-174
Republic, MO 65738 United States

Hosted by CrossFit Republic.

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Clever Southwest Area Track Meet

April 23 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
6800 State Highway 14 W
Clever, MO 65631

No Rain Date. One-Day Young Athletes Program offered. For more information, contact Jesse Williams.

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Southwest Area Volleyball

April 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2235 W Kingsley St
Springfield, MO 65807 United States
Long Jump Springfield

Southwest Area Track Meet Webb City

April 29 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
621 N Madison St
Webb City, MO 64870 United States
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Southwest Local Track Meet McDonald County

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
100 Mustang Drive
Anderson, MO 64831 United States

No rain date.

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SOMO’s Southwest Area Block Party

June 7 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
3535 N Glenstone Ave
Springfield, Missouri 65803

Join us for our first ever Southwest Area Block Party! Special Olympics Missouri and the Northeast Community Park have partnered up to host an awesome inclusive community event for individuals…

State Outdoor Games

October 17 @ 8:00 am - October 19 @ 5:00 pm

Southwest Area blog

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SOMO Sum Ups: September 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from September 24-30, 2024! Concordia Local Bowling Tournament: Thursday, September 26 Great job to all the athletes…

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A Night to Remember: Celebrating Champions and Community

The Night of Champions Gala, hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, was a spectacular success! The event celebrated incredible individuals from our organization here in Southwest Missouri and provided…

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SOMO Sum Ups: August 20-26

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from August 20-26, 2024! Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop: Tuesday, August 20 Our 1st annual statewide Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop…

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SOMO Sum Ups: August 6-12

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from August 6-12, 2024! KC Field Day with KPMG: Tuesday, August 6 We had an amazing Field…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 23-29

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 23-29, 2024! Card Making with Coach Sally Thank you for joining us for Card Making…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 16-22

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 16-22, 2024! Southwest Area Soccer Clinic: Tuesday, July 16 The Southwest Area Soccer Clinic, held…

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SOMO Sum Ups: July 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from July 9-15, 2024! Healthy Hustle: Wednesday, July 10 & Friday, July 12 This week marks the final…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 25- July 1

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 25- July 1, 2024! Healthy Hustle: Wednesday, June 26 & Friday, June 28 It was another…

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SOMO Sum Ups: June 11-17

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from June 11-17, 2024! Cops on the Coop: St. Peters and Creve Coeur Police Departments Team Up…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: May 7 – 13

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from May 7 – 13. Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the…

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