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, Vernon, Webster and Wright

Southwest Area events

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Southwest Area Bowling

December 5 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

Fourth Street Bowl- Joplin: Thursday, December 5th Physicals Due: October 26 Rosters Due: November 2 Webb City Junior High Webb City High School Liberal Schools East Newton Schools Wheaton Schools…

Southwest Area Bowling

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1419 W. 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64804 United States

Fourth Street Bowl- Joplin: Thursday, December 5th Physicals Due: October 26 Rosters Due: November 2 Community Support Services Easy Living The Destroyers PFH/Firefly Services Chances of Hope

Southwest Area Bowling

December 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1625 S Enterprise Ave
Springfield, MO, 65804 United States

Enterprise Park Lanes- Springfield: Saturday, December 7th Physicals Due: October 26 Rosters Due: November 2 Howell County West Plains Branson Schools Lebanon Courage Nevada Adults Nixa Schools

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Southwest Area Bowling

December 12 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
2433 S Garrison Ave
Carthage, MO 64836 United States

G3 Entertainment- Carthage: Thursday, December 12th Physicals Due: November 2 Rosters Due: November 9 Columbian Elementary School Steadley Elementary School Carthage High School Carthage Junior High School Carthage Intermediate School…

Southwest Area Bowling

December 13 @ 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
2433 S Garrison Ave
Carthage, MO 64836 United States

G3 Entertainment- Carthage: Friday, December 13th Physicals Due: November 2 Rosters Due: November 9 Nevada Schools Osceola Schools Miller Schools Southwest R5 Schools Stockton Schools Purdy Schools Golden City Schools

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Southwest Area Basketball- Nevada

January 11, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
800 W. Hickory Street
Nevada, MO 64772 United States

Southwest Area Basketball Nevada, MO Saturday, January 11th  

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Southwest Local Basketball- Webb City

January 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
621 N Madison St
Webb City, MO 64870 United States

Southwest Area Local Basketball Tournament Unified Basketball Event Webb City High School 621 N Madison St, Webb City, MO 64870

Special Olympics Basketball vs Ozark (January 17, 2023)

Southwest Local Basketball- Republic

February 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
1 Tiger Dr
Republic, MO 65738 United States

Southwest Area Local Basketball Tournament Unified Basketball Event Republic Middle School 1 Tiger Dr, Republic, MO 65738

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Southwest Local Basketball- Nixa

February 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
514 S Nicholas Rd
Nixa, MO 65714 United States

Southwest Area Local Basketball Tournament Unified Basketball Event Nixa High School 514 S Nicholas Rd, Nixa, MO 65714

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2025 Polar Plunge Springfield

March 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
5539 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO 65810 United States

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. This…

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SOMO Sum-Ups: March. 19-April. 1

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 19-April 1 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new…

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Odessa, Poplar Bluff and Rolla earn School of Character Awards of Merit

CARTHAGE – The Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC), one of Special Olympics Missouri’s (SOMO) Statewide Partners, hosted its State Convention at Carthage High School, March 15-16. Student leaders from…

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SOMO athletes excel at State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games brought more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles, March…

Shamrock Run 2024

Shamrock Run 2024: A Spirited Success!

The annual Shamrock Run event, held this year with an abundance of enthusiasm, camaraderie, and green-themed outfits, proved to be yet another fantastic occasion for the community. Participants from all…

EKS Sportsmanship Award

SOMO Sum Ups: Mar. 12-18

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 12-18 Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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SOMO Sum Ups: March 5-11

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from March 5-11! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year! Check…

Springfield Polar Plunge

RELEASE: 9th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge raises nearly $63,000 for SOMO

SPRINGFIELD – The 9th Annual Springfield Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 2 at Ski Shack was a splashing success, raising $62,926.48 to date. A total 150 brave men and women…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 27 – March 4

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 27 to March 4! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 13-20

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 13-Feb. 19! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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RELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for 2024 State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games will bring more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles,…

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