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Proposal Silat
Proposal Silat
Heartbeat@Bedok
ActiveSG Sports Hall
COMPETITION HANDBOOK
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
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Content
3. About Singapore
4. Arriving in Singapore
5. Concept Paper
7. Forms
A) Entry by Number - Form A
B) Entry by Name - Form B
C) Weapon Form - Form C
D) Arrival & Departure Details - Form D
E) Medical Declaration - Form E
F) Daily Program - Annex A
8. Contact of Officials
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Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
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This time around, with Pencak Silat having its first debut in 18th Asian Games in 2018 which
will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, it is the time once again to invite the world countries to take
part in the Pencak Silat Championship considering it as one of the benchmark to evaluate and
witness the athletes’ mental and skill preparations for bigger championships.
Targeting at five hundred (500) athletes taking part, all from different region, different race,
different value, different background, with one mission and one purpose, to prove their
abilities in the sport which is known as a traditional and old form of self-defence still draws
the crowd worldwide.
This event is witness to the universality of Pencak Silat, as an art and sport, which can be easily
practiced by people of all ages, races and culture. And it is easy to see the reason why Pencak
Silat spread drastically since its medieval days in the Malay sultanate.
Pencak Silat is upheld for its traditional art form by lovers of culture and the art, and at the
same time practices by sports enthusiasts as a form of self-defence and exercise.
With its solid foundation, the Silat fraternity can go far, and not only stop till the Asian Games,
but continue to spread and inducted in the Commonwealth Games, and targeting at Olympic
Games in the year 2032.
Pencak Silat – Pencak Silat is a martial art believed stemming the majority from the Malay
Archipelago and Indonesian’s heritage. It translates to “fighting by many techniques of self-
defense”. It has four (4) main components – mental spirit, art and culture, self-defense, and
sport.
The whole aspect is considered, and all elements are paramount during competition. It can
be practiced purely for fitness, for aesthetics or with martial arts focus. The large variety that
are deployed in Pencak Silat encapsulate it uniqueness.
In the sports context, Silat is categorized into two categories; Match and Artistic.
Over the years, Pencak Silat has transcended into many countries outside South East Asia
including Holland, Germany, Italy, South Africa, France, Japan, and more. The sport has since
become a part of many people’s lives and a vehicle to bring people closer.
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
www.persisi.org ∞ www.facebook.com/SgSilatFed
Instagram @sgsilat
Singapore Silat Federation or also known as Persekutuan Silat Singapura (PERSISI) was formed
in 1976 and is registered with the Registry of Societies (UEN Number S76SS0039A). PERSISI
has been successfully registered and renewed with Institution of a Public Character
(IPC000526) yearly, and received its Charity status under the Charities Act since April 2011.
Singapore Silat Federation is also certified with ISO 9001:2008 from Guardian Independence
Certification since its first certification in November 2009.
Currently there are 26 affiliates with more than 30 Silat clubs that are actively conducting Silat
lessons in Singapore, island-wide. Singapore Silat Federation is the main governing body for
the sport covering large scopes, such as; the management of Silat activities, coaching, talent-
scouting, coordinating competitions worldwide, technical officiating (Referee/Jury, and
Secretariat services), cultural promotion of the art to educational institutions, corporations,
and communities.
Singapore Silat Federation is working hand-in-hand with Singapore Sports Council (SSC),
Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), People’s Association (PA), International Pencak
Silat Federation (PERSILAT), and many more in order to sustain the awareness of the sport
locally and internationally. Singapore Silat Federation is one of the founding members for
PERSILAT, and one of the countries who are involved directly and actively to ensure the sport
is successfully well-organized worldwide.
To guarantee the purity of our national athletes and the sport itself, Singapore Silat
Federation adopts Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS) Anti-Doping Rules, and informs our members
on any updates from ADS and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Singapore Silat Federation
strongly follows the guidelines from Singapore Sports Council (SSC); and as a result, we have
produced our own Sports Safety Manual (Silat) as our guidelines.
Silat was first included in Singapore Sports School (SSP) back in 2006, and since its first
inclusion - 16 (and counting) of our national athletes has graduated from SSP. And every year
Silat is given spots by SSP for our national athletes to board and study there!
The Silat Centre of Excellence - located at Bedok Sports Complex, is an integral asset to our
home-grown Silat athletes who have been continuously contributed medals towards sporting
achievement for Singapore
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
www.persisi.org ∞ www.facebook.com/SgSilatFed
Instagram @sgsilat
About Singapore
A long time ago, Singapore was once
known as Sea Town.
During the 14th century, this small but strategically-located island earned a new name.
According to legend, Sang Nila Utama, a Prince from Palembang (the capital of Srivijaya), was
out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal he had never seen before. Taking it
to be a good sign, he founded a city where the animal had been spotted, naming it “The Lion
City” or Singapura, from the Sanskrit words “simha” (lion) and “pura” (city).
The city was then ruled by the five kings of ancient Singapura. Located at the tip of the Malay
Peninsula, the natural meeting point of sea routes, the city flourished as a trading post for
vessels such as Chinese junks, Arab dhows, Portuguese battleships, and Buginese schooners.
The city quickly grew as an entrepot trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the
Malay Archipelago and beyond.
In 1822, Raffles implemented the Raffles Town Plan, also known as the Jackson Plan, to
address the issue of growing disorderliness in the colony. Ethnic residential areas were
segregated into four areas. The European Town had residents made up of European traders,
Eurasians and rich Asians, while the ethnic Chinese were located in present-
day Chinatown and south-east of the Singapore River. Ethnic Indians resided at Chulia
Kampong north of Chinatown, and Kampong Glam consisted of Muslims, ethnic Malays and
Arabs who had migrated to Singapore. Singapore continued to develop as a trading post, with
the establishment of several key banks, commercial associations and Chambers of Commerce.
In 1924, a causeway opened linking the northern part of Singapore to Johor Bahru.
When the Japanese surrendered in 1945, the island was handed over to the British Military
Administration, which remained in power until the dissolution of the Straits Settlement
comprising Penang, Melaka and Singapore. In April 1946, Singapore became a British Crown
Colony.
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
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Instagram @sgsilat
In 1963, Malaysia was formed, comprising of the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak
and North Borneo (now Sabah). The move was meant to foster closer ties. However,
Singapore’s merger proved unsuccessful, and less than two years later on 9 August 1965, it
left Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign democratic nation.
Today, many slices of Singapore’s multi-cultural, colonial and wartime past are preserved in
and around the city. You can visit monuments, museums and memorials, or for a real trip
through time, take a walk along a heritage trail. http://www.visitsingapore.com/travel-guide-
tips/about-singapore.html
Arriving in Singapore
https://www.customs.gov.sg/~/media/cus/files/individuals/13432_sporecustom-
eng.pdf?la=en
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
www.persisi.org ∞ www.facebook.com/SgSilatFed
Instagram @sgsilat
Competition Guidelines
1. Name of Competition
7th Singapore Open Pencak Silat Championship 2019
2. Organizer
Singapore Silat Federation
Sanctioned by International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT)
3. Date of Event
7th – 9th August 2019
a) 6th August, Tue - Arrival of Contingents
b) 7th August, Wed - Technical Meeting & Balloting
c) 8th August, Thurs - Competition Day (Preliminary Round & Quarter-Final)
d) 9th August, Fri - Competition Day (Semi-Final & Final)
e) 10th August, Sat - Departure of Contingents
4. Venue of Event
Heartbeat@Bedok, ActiveSG Sports Hall Level 4
11 Bedok North Street 1, Singapore 469662
5. Participation
The competition is open for participants from International Countries (which
includes; overseas Silat clubs, state Silat clubs, province Silat clubs, etc).
6. Submission
Participants must hold passport of their origin.
6.1.3 Weapon Details (Form C), Arrival & Departure Details (Form D), and
Athlete’s Medical Declaration (Form E) to be submitted by 31st July
2019.
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
www.persisi.org ∞ www.facebook.com/SgSilatFed
Instagram @sgsilat
6.1.5 Team Manager, Coach, Athlete to submit photos in jpg or png format.
Please also label each photo with names, NRIC, and position.
6.2 Registration, Balloting & Technical Meeting will be on 7th August 2019,
Tuesday, 3pm, at HeartBeat@Bedok – Meeting Room.
6.3 Organizer will not be providing accommodation, transportation and meal for
all teams.
Double Double
Team Team
2. Artistic Weapons
Contingents must forward the weapons form to the organizer (type, size & numbers
of weapons bringing into Singapore - as attached Form ‘C’) by 31st July 2019,
Wednesday on the stated address in the form. For easy custom clearance upon arrival
in Singapore.
All contingent must fill up the weapons form and forward to the organizer via email
by 31st July 2019. The organizer will make official letter to Immigration and
Checkpoints Authority of Singapore.
Single Category
2.1 Long knife (Golok or Parang) measuring 30-40 cm
2.2 Long knife (Golok or Parang) is made of metal and blunt.
2.3 Toya / Long Stick / Tembung made of rattan with the length of between 150 -
180 cm long and diameter of 2.5 – 3.5 cm.
Double Category
2.4 Besides the mentioned weapons of the same specification as in Single
Category, participants are allowed to use one (optional) more Nusantara
weapons such as the keris, pisau, celurit or a pair of trisula as stated in the
Heartbeat @ Bedok
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Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
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Team Category
2.7 REGU (Team) category is the category of Pencak Silat competition which is
performed by 3 (three) Pesilat from the same team portraying their skills in
compulsory movements correctly, accurately, firmly, complete with
expression, synchronize and compact with empty hands according to rules and
regulations apply for Regu category.
3. Protest
A request for the ‘Protest Form’ must be made within 10 minutes after result of the
competition has been announced; and within the following 20 minutes, the
completed form must be returned to the Competition Secretary including the protest
fee of USD$200 in cash.
Protest fee will be refunded to the Team Manager if the protest appeal is accepted
and approved by the Appeal Committee. However, should the protest appeal is
unsuccessful, the protest fee will be forfeited.
5.2 Contingents have to inform the organizer, details of their arrival latest by the
31st July 2019, Wednesday and forward the arrival & departure forms (as
attached Form ‘D’) through email at this below stated address;
Organizing Committee
7th Singapore Open International Pencak Silat Championship 2019
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
Email: competition2019@persisi.org / ssf@persisi.org
8. Accommodation
The list of accommodations that are suggested by the organizer is attached together.
9. Transportation
The organizer will not be supplying or arranging transportation for participating team.
10. Meals
The Organizer will not be providing any meals during competition, and teams have to
make necessary arrangement for their team.
13.4 Trophies
There will be 3 trophies to be won for the competition as stated below. The
trophies to be won will base on the most Gold medals won and followed by
Silver & Bronze medals, should there be a tie in the Gold medal or Silver Medal.
Heartbeat @ Bedok
No. 11 Bedok north street 1, #04-02, Singapore 469662
Mainline: +65 6282 2316 Fax line: +65 6282 2308
www.persisi.org ∞ www.facebook.com/SgSilatFed
Instagram @sgsilat
15. Narcotics
It is strictly prohibited to bring, consume or to distribute all kinds of drugs or its
equivalents in Singapore. Any participants caught or arrested by the authority of
Singapore Police Force (Central Narcotics Bureau), violating the laws will be dealt in
accordance with the Court of Laws in Singapore. The committee will not be able to
help anyone who is involved in breaking the laws against narcotics enacted by
Singapore.
16. Doping
The Organizing Committee will be conducting Doping to winners on the finals of
Artistic and Match categories by Doping Officers from Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS).