It was held at the Nimitz High School in Irving, Texas for individuals from all over Texas. For infants and toddlers there were a variety of structured activities such as a parent-child obstacle course. Participants had an opportunity to vie for first, second, and third place medals in each event, but all participants received ribbons for participating. Region 10 staff initiated the first Sports Extravaganza in response to the need for increased emphasis on compensatory skills development for blind and visually impaired children and youth. While improved academic performance may appear to be the major goal of compensatory skills development, the Sports Extravaganza is aimed at lowering the barriers visually impaired youngsters encounter in physical activities and athletic events.
Limited vision prevents their physical imitation of the movements of others.
This frequently delays their motor development, resulting in a lack of coordination and a feeling of discomfort in physical activity. Avoidance of physical fitness activities and the choice of inactive leisure activities is a natural consequence.