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Article 1: Who is the Technical Official in Pencak Silat?

Technical Officials

Technical Officials here will be referred to as “Wasit-Juri” or also known as “Referee-Jury”.

All Wasit-Juri on duty at the major competitions must be certified and endorsed by the
International Pencak Silat Federation and by the National Pencak Silat Federation.

All Wasit-Juri are:

1. Binded by the International Pencak Silat Competition Rules & Regulation;
2. Required to uphold the integrity of the International Pencak Silat Competition Rules &
Regulation, the name of Pencak Silat, and as a certified Wasit-Juri of International
Pencak Silat Federation;
3. Required to be aware of the new development in the game of Pencak Silat, and
undertake efforts to maintain and continue learning in the skills of officiating;
4. Required to be committed by being punctual and being present throughout the
competition period;
5. Needed to take instructions from the Technical Delegate and cooperate with other
Wasit-Juri on duty;
6. Not allowed to make wrong decisions with intentions;
7. Required to avoid any unnecessary act that may interpreted as conflicts of interest;
8. Required to maintain personal grooming. And appear smart, with proper hairdo, neat
uniform, and no accessories during game;
9. Required to be respectful and courteous to organizer or host country, fellow Wasit-Jury,
athlete and officials, spectators, and members of the public;
10. Not allowed to consume any type of alcoholic beverage throughout the competition
period, even when not on duty;
11. Not allowed to display temper, unethical behaviour (verbal or non-verbal abuse),
physical abuse, and any other inappropriate behaviour;
12. Not allowed to engage in gambling outcome of the games where he/she is officiating;
13. Not allowed to make any unauthorized statements verbally or written to any media;
14. Not allowed to accept any types of bribery in terms of monetary or gifts from athletes
and officials, organizer, or member of the public.

Pledge for Wasit-Juri
“We, the International Pencak Silat Wasit and Juri promised,
• To carry out the duties in accordance to the rules of International Pencak Silat
Competition

• To conduct the competition honestly, fairly and with responsibility

• To maintain and protect the honour and dignity of Pencak Silat with appropriate
behaviour and attitude

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