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Outram Secondary School

Sports Selection Criteria and Framework

Find out how to apply for Outram Secondary School's DSA in sports and what physical tests and criteria you need to meet for each sport.

Last updated 27 August 2026

Outram Secondary School Direct School Admission (DSA) – Sports for Life @ Outram

Outram Secondary School is committed to nurturing Champions for Sports and Life. Our mission is to Instill Life skills, Inculcate Life values and Inspire Life-long learning through Sports. The school has demonstrated her strength in many sports over the past years. Most students have been actively involved in one or more areas of sports during their time in school. We offer sports of different natures to suit the needs and interests of our students. Along with a committed team of teachers and instructors, Outram Secondary School seeks to bring sports to all students in order for them to embrace the school values and the core values of Character and Citizen Education, so as to bring out the best in them.

As the only government school built with a swimming pool, two rock walls, three indoor sports halls, one futsal court and a comprehensive training programme, our athletes have performed well in the National Inter-School competition and some had even represented Singapore at international events.

To help our aspiring and talented athletes to achieve their sporting goals and excellence, the school offers a comprehensive Sports for Life Talent Development programme which provides support to assist them in their education and personal development.

Collage of four youth sports: rock climbing, netball, basketball, water polo, and butterfly swimming.

Rock Climbing Framework for Talent Development

Table showing climbing Core and Training Programmes for Secondary 1 to 4/5 levels, covering skills, certification, and leadership.

Swimming Framework for Talent Development

Table showing Core and Training Programme details for Secondary 1 to 4/5 levels in a swimming program.

Water Polo Framework for Talent Development

Table showing water polo Core and Training Programmes for Secondary 1 through 4/5 school levels.

Basketball Framework for Talent Development

Table showing Core and Training Programmes for Secondary 1 through 4/5 levels in a school sports curriculum.

Netball Framework for Talent Development

Table showing netball Core and Training Programmes for Secondary 1 through 4/5 students.

Sports Selection Criteria and Process

List of test criteria and dates

Sport

Test Criteria and Interview Process

Dates

Rock-Climbing

Physical Selection Test Criteria:
Able to pass physical test which covers:
o Holding 8 sec with chin above chin up bar for girls and 15 sec with chin above chin-up bar for boys.
o 15 sit-up for girls and 20 sit-up for boys in 1 minute.
Climbing test
o Ability to climb 2 technical flat rock wall of height 10m. Need to complete at least one of them.
o Ability to demonstrate agility and perseverance during climbing test

5,12, & 19
July 2023
3.00 - 4.00 pm

Interview Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through an interview


Swimming

Past Results:
● Student should have consistently attained a top 10 placing in the National Primary Schools swimming competition for the past 2 years.
● Actively participated in local/international events

Submit a photocopy of relevant results both local and international events

Physical Selection Test Criteria:
● Swimming Test

Shortlisted candidates will go through a series of physical test on the interview day.

o Any 2 event/stroke of his/her specialization. Candidate should be able to hit a timing not more than 20% outside the finals (Top 10) timing attained at the most recently concluded National Schools or Age Group competition.

o Candidates will also be tested on their stroke proficiency of all 4 strokes during the test.

5,12 & 19
July 2023


3.00 - 4.00 pm

Interview Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through an interview in person or via zoom subject to SMM


Water Polo

Physical Selection Test Criteria:
Swimming Test
Shortlisted candidates will go through a series of swimming test on the interview day.
o Free style 100m in not longer than 2mins
15secs
o Treading in deep water (2m) for at least 3mins.
o Ability to swim breast stroke for 100m

5,12, & 19
July 2023
3.00 - 4.00 pm

Interview Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through an interview


Basketball

Past Experience:
Must have basketball experience, preferably a school player in primary school.


Physical Selection Test Criteria:
Shortlisted candidates will go through a series of basketball drill tests on the interview day:

· Able to pass sprinting test for half court and full court
· Able to dribble with left hand and right hand comfortably
· Able to do lay-up and ball passing
· Able to do 2-point shot and 3-point shot
· Able to do rebound and under basket
· Demonstrate basic game concept (box-out, pass and roll, and positioning)

5,12, & 19
July 2023

3.00 - 4.00 pm

Interview Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through an interview


Netball

Past Experience:
Preferably with a background in netball (e.g. have represented primary school at inter-school competition)


Physical Selection Test Criteria:
· Netball Skills Test
Shortlisted candidates will go through a series of physical test on the interview day.
o Speed and agility: shuttle run on netball court, test of jump height
o Ball sense and awareness of game


5,12 & 19
July 2023

3.00 - 4.00 pm

Interview Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through an interview