SILAT GOES TO SCHOOL

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SILAT GOES TO SCHOOL

• A Schools outreach programme initiated by
• Singapore Silat Federation

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Introduction To Singapore Silat Federation

• Singapore Silat Federation was formed in 1976 and
  is registered with the Registry of Societies.
• There is an estimated 15 000 Pencak Silat
  practitioners in Singapore
• Pencak Silat is one of the 8 Identified sports
  selected by Singapore Sports Council to be housed
  at the New Sports hub in 2011.

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Introduction To Pencak Silat

• Pencak Silat is a traditional Martial Art which
  has its roots from the Malayan Indonesian
  archipelago.
• It translates to "fighting by many techniques of
  self-defence"
• There are four main components
• Mental Spirit
• Art Culture
• Self-Defence
• Sport.
• The large varieties of techniques that can be
  used in Pencak Silat encapsulate its uniqueness.

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ObjectivesSilat Goes To School

• To have Pencak Silat introduced as a CCA in all
  schools in Singapore. Currently, only Northland
  Primary School and Monfort Junior School have
  adopted Pencak Silat as a CCA.
• To bring Pencak Silat to a greater level of
  participation by promoting it as a universal
  sport in the local community, regardless of age,
  gender and race.
• To cultivate a sporting culture in schools by
  making sports a way of life

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Benefits of Introducing Pencak Silat In Schools

• Pencak Silat is a form of martial art that will
  instill discipline and self-esteem in the
  students.
• It will also improve the students confidence and
  focus.
• As we are promoting Pencak Silat to all races,
  this will improve inter- racial cohesion among
  the students.
• Schools will bask in glory when students do well
  in Pencak Silat competitions.
• In future, Pencak Silat students may be selected
  to represent Singapore in inter-school games.
  (MOE, Malaysian Invitation)
• Schools will be able to use the Pencak Silat
  students for performances at schools and
  national events.

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Safety Aspect of Pencak Silat

• We are promoting basic self-defence techniques in
  schools, placing great emphasis on artistic
  skills and movement.
• We take safety VERY seriously
• ALL instructors are First-Aid certified and
  hold a minimum of National Coaching Accreditation
  Programme (NCAP) Level1. NCAP is an
  accreditation given by SSC to National Coaches.
• Basic combat and self-defence techniques will be
  taught to the students.
• Coaching mitts and padding will be used during
  training.
• There will be NO sparring and exchanges of blows
  among the students until they reach a certain
  degree of proficiency for upgrading of belting
  system

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What is needed to have Pencak Silat started in
my school?

• Singapore Silat Federation will provide the
  coaching expertise.
• A liaison teacher to assist in liaising between
  the school and the Pencak Silat Coach.
• Any open space will do, e.g school hall,
  basketball/badminton court, open field.
• Students will need to purchase a set of uniform
  which is deductible via Edusave.

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Silat Goes To School Promotion

• Still unsure of introducing Pencak Silat as a CCA
  in your school? Why not take up Singapore Silat
  Federations offer of COMPLIMENTARY coaching
  expertise for a 1-hour session?
• If your school chooses to continue with Pencak
  Silat as a CCA after the 1-session trial, we will
  work out a customised package tailored to your
  schools needs.
• The promotion begins in January 2008 and ends in
  December 2008. 

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Sports Education Programme (SEP)

• Sports Education Programme or SEP in short, is an
  alternative to having Pencak Silat as a CCA in
  schools
• SEP is a joint intiative between Singapore Sports
  Council and the Ministry of Education
• A grant of a dollar-to-dollar matching scheme of
  up to 10 000 is given to participating schools
  to take up endorsed programmes
• Programmes are grouped into 4 categories
• SPORTS PLAY
• SPORTS EXPOSURE
• SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
• SPORTS LEAGUE
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Q A
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Thank You!

• Please contact the following for queries relating
  to Pencak Silat
• programmes in schools
• Name Mohd Shafir S/O Mohd Ibrahim (Shafir)
• Pencak Silat Promotions Coordinator
• Tel [phone]
• Email shafir_at_persisi.org
• Website www.persisi.org
• SSF Email ssf_at_persisi.org
• Operating hours 0830 2200 Mondays to Fridays