About the club

Who we are and what we stand for

The Panjabi Sports & Social Club is a volunteer-run community organisation in London, Ontario. We bring people together through sport, culture and service — and we work to make our city fairer, healthier and more connected for everyone who lives here.

  • Incorporated August 2025
  • Volunteer-run, not-for-profit
  • Based in London, Ontario
Club volunteers of all ages together at Meadowgate Park 340volunteer hours 81certificates earned

What we do

Sport, culture and service

Teams and volunteers together at the club’s 1st Community Games

Sport

Tournaments, fitness and recreation for every age, from the Community Games to a kick-about in the park.

Club volunteers preparing langar for the Shaheedi Hafta Sehaj Path

Culture

Celebrating and passing on Punjabi and South Asian heritage, and sharing it with the whole city.

Club volunteers at the 3rd Park Clean-Up Drive

Service

Donating blood, caring for Meadowgate Park, and standing with newcomers, seniors and young people.

Our story

How we got here

From the day the club was incorporated to our latest clean-up, every step so far.

  1. 2025
  2. Club milestone Panjabi Sports & Social Club is incorporated The club became a not-for-profit corporation in Ontario, Corporation Number 1001302126, with articles effective 11 August 2025. See the day
  3. Blood donation camp 1st Blood Donation Camp Blood Donation Camp dedicated to the legacy of Shaheed Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra See the day
  4. Park clean-up Park Clean-up Drive Let’s join hands to keep our neighbourhood beautiful, clean, and welcoming for everyone. ❤️ Bring your friends, family, and positive energy — together, we can make a difference! See the day
  5. Social Clothes and Shoes Donation Drive Panjabi Sports & Social Club London is organizing a Clothes & Shoes Donation Drive to support neighbors in need this winter. See the day
  6. Other 2nd Annual Shaheedi Hafta Sehaj Path See the day
  7. 2026
  8. Park clean-up 2nd Park Clean-Up Drive Join us for a community clean-up and help keep our park clean and green! 🌎💚 See the day
  9. Sports 1st Community Games A full day of sport at Meadowgate Park — twenty teams across soccer, shooting volleyball and smashing volleyball, plus kids’ races and tug of war. See the day
  10. Blood donation camp 2nd Annual Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra Blood Donation Camp Our annual blood donation camp with Canadian Blood Services, held each September in memory of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra. Everyone is welcome, member or not. See the day
  11. Park clean-up 3rd Park Clean-Up Drive Thank you to every volunteer who helped keep Meadowgate Park clean and green! 🌎💚 See the day

Our mandate

Objectives

The Panjabi Sports & Social Club shall pursue the following objectives.

Neighbours from different backgrounds talking together at a community forum
01

Anti-Racism and Equity Advocacy

To organize educational campaigns, awareness initiatives, and public forums aimed at combating racism, promoting equity, and fostering cross-cultural understanding and harmony.

A volunteer coach showing young players how to control a soccer ball
02

Youth Empowerment and Mentorship

To provide mentorship, leadership development, and skill-building opportunities that support the academic, social, and personal growth of youth.

Players and organisers at the club’s 1st Community Games
03

Sports and Recreation

To promote physical activity, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles through organized sports tournaments, fitness programs, and recreational activities for all age groups.

A club member donating blood with Canadian Blood Services
04

Blood Donation and Health Awareness

To organize blood donation camps, wellness events, and health education workshops in partnership with local health authorities and non-profits.

Families clapping along to a dhol at a Punjabi community evening
05

Cultural Celebration and Preservation

To celebrate and preserve Punjabi and South Asian cultural heritage through festivals, music, dance, art, and language-based programming, while encouraging multicultural integration.

A volunteer helping a newly arrived family with paperwork
06

Support for Newcomers and Immigrant Families

To assist new immigrants and refugee families with settlement support, orientation, access to services, and community integration through culturally sensitive programs.

Club volunteers clearing leaves at Meadowgate Park
07

Volunteerism and Civic Engagement

To promote civic responsibility and volunteerism by engaging members in community service projects and social impact initiatives.

Punjabi elders sharing tea on park benches in autumn
08

Seniors’ Engagement and Wellness

To address the needs of senior citizens by organizing social programs, wellness activities, and support services to reduce isolation and promote dignity and connection.

A volunteer teaching a weekend Punjabi class
09

Educational and Skills Development

To offer language support, digital literacy, and vocational training programs that support personal development and economic empowerment.

Community members practising CPR at a first-aid course
10

Emergency Response and Community Resilience

To coordinate volunteer mobilization and resource support in response to local emergencies or crises, and to build preparedness within the community.

Club volunteers clearing leaves under the trees at Meadowgate Park
11

Environmental Awareness and Sustainability

To promote environmental responsibility through community clean-up events, educational campaigns, and partnerships that foster sustainable practices.

Club volunteers planning with a city parks worker
12

Partnership and Collaboration

To build strategic partnerships with local governments, schools, non-profits, and community organizations to achieve shared objectives and increase collective impact.

In practice

These objectives in practice

HealthClub volunteers with Canadian Blood Services at the 1st Blood Donation Camp

Donating blood together

Our annual blood donation camp is named for Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra and run with Canadian Blood Services. The 2nd annual camp was held on Saturday, 5 September 2026.

EnvironmentBags of litter collected by club volunteers at Meadowgate Park

Caring for a shared green space

In 2025 the club adopted Meadowgate Park, taking on regular clean-ups and stewardship of the space.

PartnershipA local pizzeria owner bringing food to club volunteers at a park clean-up

Standing with local business

Local businesses back our events with sponsorship, prizes, venues and volunteers.

SportPlayers at the 1st Community Games at Meadowgate Park

Opening the door to members

Membership is how most of this gets done. Apply to join, or if you are already a member, sign in to the members' area.