Physical Sports

DSA Talent Areas in Physical Sports (for 2025):

• Badminton (Boys & Girls)

• Basketball (Boys)

• Netball (Girls)

• Track & Field (Boys & Girls)

• Volleyball (Girls)

Sports participation plays a significant role in students’ character development and holistic education. Hua Yi has a long history of sporting excellence, with our volleyball girls attaining 2nd runner-up in the 2025 West Zone ‘B’ Division Girls & 2025 National ‘B’ Division Girls Volleyball Championships and our basketball boys being shortlisted for national trials.

P6 students with a flair for Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Netball or Track & Field can seek admission to Hua Yi through the DSA-Sec Exercise. DSA students will be given comprehensive support to develop their ability and interests in taking up leadership roles, and to achieve a well-rounded education in Hua Yi.

Programme

DSA students will be given comprehensive support to develop their ability and interests in taking up leadership roles, and to achieve a well-rounded education in Hua Yi.

Highlights

Emplaced on a talent development programme to support their transition into the programme and school
Exposure to varied leadership development experiences
Participation in training and bonding camps with the school team
Participation in friendly matches with other schools upon admission to school

Criteria

Students should submit as part of their application documents that attest to their experience and commitment to their sport in their Primary Schools.
Students should possess personal qualities and strengths that are indicative of their potential to be a member of a school sports team. This can be demonstrated using their CCA or VIA records, a personal statement and character referees.
Shortlisted students will be invited to participate in a Sports trials conducted by school staff, followed by an interview to determine if they will be a good fit for the school.
The trials are conducted based on the sports-specific skills.
- Basketball: Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Lay-Up
- Volleyball: Service, Setting & Spiking
- Badminton: Service, Returning Shot & Footwork
- Netball: Passing, Shooting & Footwork
- Track & Field: Sprints, Distance Running