Gordon loves sport and has experienced sporting success over the years in Rugby, Fencing and Judo. It is Judo though, where Gordon is most passionate and since relocating to Aberdeen in 2010 to launch his new club, Ultimate Judo, he now coaches over 400 students each week. Gordon is also currently Vice-Chair of Judo Scotland, the NGB for Judo.
Gordon puts real value on the benefits of sport in communities and strongly believes that sport can change lives at all levels, and he very much looks forward to helping the cities clubs flourish in these challenging times.
Mark Pain supports the works of the board of ClubSport Aberdeen in a non-voting capacity through his role as Community Sport Manager for Sport Aberdeen.
He has been an active member of Granite City Wanderers Hockey Club for over 15 years, initially as a player, then as a coach who wanted to give something back to the sport.
Mark is also a keen Badminton player, and set up Granite City Badminton Club in 2006, with the aim of creating a welcoming environment for all standards and ages of players to be able to develop their game.
The purpose of ClubSport Aberdeen will not only be to provide the AAP with club input, but also to ensure that Aberdeen has safe, sustainable and supported clubs, using expertise from within the club network as well as from partners in the wider network.
