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 sponsors

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Southwest Area events

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Southwest Area Volleyball

April 27 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2235 W Kingsley St
Springfield, MO 65807 United States

Check-In/Warm-up: 12:00 PM Opening Ceremonies: 12:30 PM First Games: 12:45 PM

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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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Southwest Area Swim Meet

May 10 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
500 E. Elm St.
Lebanon, MO 65536 United States

Lunch and Team Check-in: 12:00PM-1:00PM Warm-up Time: 1:00 PM-1:30PM Opening Ceremony: 1:35PM Event Start Time: 1:45PM

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Southwest Area Pickleball Clinic

May 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
2235 W Kingsley St
Springfield, MO 65807 United States

3 Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/SpecialOlympicsMO/sw-area-pickleball

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2025 State Summer Games

May 30 @ 12:00 am - June 1 @ 12:00 am
Kirksville, Missouri

The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…

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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…

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2nd Annual Night of Champions Gala

July 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
521 E Saint Louis St
Springfield, MO 65806 United States

Join us for the 2nd Annual Night of Champions Gala Hosted by Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Missouri  This elegant evening will include dinner with local Special Olympics…

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East Softball Regional

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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West Softball Regional

August 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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SOMO Sum Ups: December 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 10-16, 2024! Southwest Area Bowling: Thursday, December 12 The Southwest Area Bowling event took place…

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SOMO Sum Ups: December 3-9

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from December 3-9, 2024! St. Louis Metro Area TopGolf Competition: Thursday, December 5The St. Louis Metro Area…

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SOMO Scoop Newsletter: December

Stay informed and inspired with this month’s updates in the December SOMO Scoop Newsletter! Statewide Polar Plunge Registration for the 2025 Polar Plunge is officially open! Join us for the…

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Celebrating Excellence: Special Olympics Missouri’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet

JEFFERSON CITY – The Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) community came together on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to celebrate its 2024 Hall of Fame Class and honor the outstanding achievements of…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 19-25

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 19-25, 2024! Chiefs Cheerleader “Meet & Greet”: Tuesday, November 19 On November 19, SOMO Cheer…

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SOMO Sum Ups: November 12-18

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 12-18, 2024! Show Me MO Fashion Show: Tuesday, November 12 On November 12, SOMO hosted…

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 1-7

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 1-7, 2024! Strive for Strength Program The Strive for Strength workout program continued at the…

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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…