Singapore Silat Federation or also known as Persekutuan Silat Singapura (PERSISI) was formed in 1976. 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.
Our members, Silat associations and Silat Clubs, who are affiliated with us 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 homegrown Silat athletes who have been continuously contributed medals towards sporting achievement for Singapore.
Website: http://https://persisi.org/
