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SILAT GOES TO SCHOOL. A Schools outreach programme initiated by Singapore Silat Federation. Introduction To Singapore Silat Federation. Singapore Silat Federation was formed in 1976 and is registered with the Registry of Societies.
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SILAT GOES TO SCHOOL A Schools outreach programme initiated by Singapore Silat Federation
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.
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.
Objectives:“Silat 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
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 student’s 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.
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
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.
Silat Goes To School Promotion • Still unsure of introducing Pencak Silat as a CCA in your school? Why not take up Singapore Silat Federation’s 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 school’s needs. • The promotion begins in January 2008 and ends in December 2008.
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”
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: 6741 8837 / 9800 5545 Email: shafir@persisi.org Website: www.persisi.org SSF Email: ssf@persisi.org Operating hours: 0830 – 2200 Mondays to Fridays