Frequently Asked Questions

The Organizing Committee sees a need to put in the minimum age at 21yrs as Coaches carry quite a considerable amount of responsibility and accountability in terms of safety and other aspects. A minor (Below 21 yrs) should not be made to shoulder such liability. In the past; even 15 years old were seen cornering athletes and should any mishap happen, SSF will not be able to account for it.

The rule states that only Internationally certified coaches are allowed to corner athletes. In the context of PSK; that would mean SGCoach/NROC certified only. While the rule has been relaxed to accomodate to the various clubs, it is imperative that all coaches must be at least 21 years old.

No.

Each team is required to send at least three (3) Coaches to attend the session. This will be made compulsory. Only teams with less than 3 registered Coaches may send less but not lesser than the number of their registered coaches.

Less than 10 participation 

2 TMs & 3 Coaches (no change)

11 to 20 participation

3 TMs & 4 Coaches

21 to 40 participation

5 TMs & 5 Coaches

41 to 60 participation

6 TMs & 6 Coaches

61 to 80 participation

7 TMs & 7 Coaches 

Above 80 participation

8 TMs & 8 Coaches 

No. In the interest of fairness and safety, you are only allowed to compete if you qualify for the specific weight category.

No. There'll be no refunds.

Weigh-ins will start at 8am. All athletes are to report in their silat uniform. Athletes, however, may remove their silat uniform during weigh-in. In the interest of modesty, only officials of the same gender will be allowed into the weigh-in room.

All athletes must report in their full silat uniform and bring along their photo identification card (NRIC/ezlink card).

Athletes may share their grievances with their corner coaches during the game. All corner coaches should have a fair knowledge of Pencak Silat Competition Rules & Regulations (Version 7) and be able to make a fair assessment of the game. They're also in a position to make a protest during the game itself. The competition results is final after the end of the competition.

Sportsmanship is the practice of playing fair, showing respect for your opponents, and handling both victory and defeat with grace. It involves upholding the rules and spirit of the game, encouraging and supporting fellow players, and maintaining a positive attitude regardless of the outcome. Essentially, sportsmanship reflects a commitment to ethical behavior, humility in success, and resilience in adversity—qualities that are valued both on and off the field.

In the context of Pencak Silat, this includes not engaging in any disrespectful conduct of any sort including profanity, obscene gestures (including middle finger), offensive remarks of a sexual or racial nature, trash-talking, taunting, boastful celebrations, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport. Treat games and its Wasit-Juri with respect, by not complaining about or arguing with Wasit-Juri calls or decisions during or after the game.

All competitors are believed to: 

1. Binded by the International Pencak Silat Competition Rules & Regulation during games;

2. Required to uphold the integrity of the International Pencak Silat Competition Rules &

Regulation, the name of Pencak Silat, and as a Pesilat;

3. Required to be aware of the new development in the game of Pencak Silat, and

undertake efforts to understand the point system;

4. Be worthy of trust in all they do (trustworthiness);

5. Live up to high ideals of ethics and sportsmanship and always pursue victory with

honour (integrity);

6. Live and compete honourable, such as; do not lie, cheat, steal or engage in any other

dishonest or unsportsmanlike conduct (honesty);

7. Fulfil commitments, such as; do what they say they will do (reliability);

8. Treat all people with respect all the time and require the same of other fellow pesilat;

9. Do not engage in any disrespectful conduct of any sort including profanity, obscene

gestures, offensive remarks of a sexual or racial nature, trash-talking, taunting, boastful

celebrations, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport;

10. Treat games and its Wasit-Juri with respect, by not complaining about or arguing with

Wasit-Juri calls or decisions during or after the game.