I heard lah.....
But I think it is going to that direction lor...because these sports are very expensive. Again money matters.
But it is helpful to gain 1 point to enter to these sec schools.
Alaska, I think you hear too much...
For what I know is U gain points by your CCA points to get in those school which are looking for this type of student in Sec. However, if your child (not his / her CCA)represent club/ Singapore in competition might be consider to gain entry point.
If you'r going to spend lots of money to learn such sports, in the end you might not gain any point. Maybe just let them learn the sports, I think is good to have it as a skill .. social skill.. (just my point of view)
In fact, if you are able to enter "branded" school. U will have much help once you are out of school. Most of them from those "branded" hold a good job and you are able to have "these schoolmates" to help you in your network.
Most of my classmates not all are well known people, but a few of them I will see their faces on TV or in the papers. Not easy for us to meet, cos most of them always out of town. We can only meet up during wedding time lor...or email.
Er.. I didn't mean for you guys to think that far, this is just my point of view. It is just a plus point to know good / old friends during your school days.