Romelda Aiken

Romelda Aiken-George

Aiken in 2015
Personal information
Born	(1988-11-19) 19 November 1988 (age 36)
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Spouse	Daniel George
Married	September 2021
Relatives	Nicole Pinnock (sister)
Netball career
Playing position(s): GS
Years	Club team(s)	Apps
2004–present	Jamaica
2008–2022	Queensland Firebirds
2023	New South Wales Swifts
2024-present	Adelaide Thunderbirds
Years	National team(s)	Caps
2005–present	Jamaica
Medal record Representing  Jamaica Netball World Championships 2007 Auckland Netball 2023 Cape Town Netball Commonwealth Games 2014 Glasgow Netball 2018 Gold Coast Netball World Netball Series 2009 Manchester Fastnet
Last updated: 27 September 2021

Romelda Aiken-George (néé Aiken) (born 19 November 1988) is a Jamaican netball player. Aiken debuted for the Jamaica national team in 2005 as a replacement for regular shooter Elaine Davis.[1] The 1.96 metres (6 ft 5 in) shooter rose to international prominence during the 2007 Netball World Championships.[2] In 2008, Aiken signed with the Queensland Firebirds to play in the ANZ Championship in Australia and New Zealand.[3]

Former Australian captain Liz Ellis has predicted that "if she [Aiken] can keep this up for a long time she will undoubtedly be one of the best [players] ever."[4] In 2014, she became the first player to score 3500 goals in the ANZ Championship.[5] She has won the MVP award twice, in 2008 & 2009. She also played a major role in leading the Queensland Firebirds to three premierships across her career to date. The unique 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season was notable for Aiken, where she finished first in the league for offensive rebounds (110) and second for goals scored (583). After 14 seasons with the Queensland Firebirds, she was signed as a training partner with the New South Wales Swifts for the 2023 Suncorp Super Netball season as a replacement for injured goal shooter Sam Wallace.[6]

Romelda has also competed in the 2019 and 2023 world cups.

Off the court Aiken has completed a course in both hairdressing and IT, but has favoured her passion for coaching in the recent years. In September 2021 after the conclusion of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, Aiken-George married former professional basketballer Daniel George.[7] They have one daughter, Gianna.[8]

Grand final appearances

#	Year	Finish	Team	Opponent
1	2011	Winner	Queensland Firebirds	Northern Mystics
2	2013	Runner up	Queensland Firebirds	Adelaide Thunderbirds
3	2014	Runner up	Queensland Firebirds	Melbourne Vixens
4	2015	Winner	Queensland Firebirds	New South Wales Swifts
5	2016	Winner	Queensland Firebirds	New South Wales Swifts
6	2023	Runner up	New South Wales Swifts	Adelaide Thunderbirds
7	2024	Winner	Adelaide Thunderbirds	Melbourne Vixens

References

1. Ash, Julie (9 November 2007). "Netball: Five to watch". Jamaica Netball Association. Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
2. Bogle, Dania (22 November 2007). "Kudos for Francis, Aiken in New Zealand". Jamaica Observer. Archived from the original on 23 November 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
3. "Jamaican shooter accepts Aussie contract". Jamaica Observer. 25 January 2008. Archived from the original on 29 January 2008. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
4. "Aiken will become game's best: Ellis". FoxSports News. 7 April 2008. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2008.
5. http://www.iriefm.net/news/sports/romelda-aiken-becomes-first-player-score-3500-goals-anz-championship ^[dead link‍]
6. "Romelda Aiken-George seals Super Netball switch to NSW Swifts after being controversially cut loose by Queensland Firebirds". ABC News. ABC. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
7. "Jamaican netball great Romelda Aiken ties the knot | Buzz". 14 September 2021.
8. Levy, Leighton. "Sunshine Girl Romelda Aiken George and husband Dan welcome daughter Gianna". SportsMax. Retrieved 18 April 2023.

External links

• https://firebirds.net.au/player/romelda-aiken Queensland Firebirds profile]

Awards
New creation	ANZ Championship Official MVP 2008 (with Sonia Mkoloma), 2009	Succeeded by Liana Leota