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'''Romelda Aiken''' (born 19 November 1988) is a [[Jamaica]]n [[netball]] player. Aiken debuted for the [[The Sunshine Girls (team)|Jamaica national team]] in 2005 as a replacement for regular shooter [[Elaine Davis]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ash, Julie|title=Netball: Five to watch|publisher=Jamaica Netball Association|url=http://jamaicanetball.org.jm/fivetowatch.html|date=9 November 2007|access-date=12 April 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110316120353/http://jamaicanetball.org.jm/fivetowatch.html|archive-date=16 March 2011}}</ref> The {{convert|1.96|m}} shooter rose to international prominence during the [[2007 Netball World Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Bogle, Dania|title=Kudos for Francis, Aiken in New Zealand|work=[[Jamaica Observer]]|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20071121T210000-0500_129661_OBS_KUDOS_FOR_FRANCIS__AIKEN_IN_NEW_ZEALAND.asp|date=22 November 2007|access-date=12 April 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20071123170305/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20071121T210000-0500_129661_OBS_KUDOS_FOR_FRANCIS__AIKEN_IN_NEW_ZEALAND.asp|archive-date=23 November 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2008, Aiken signed with the [[Queensland Firebirds]] to play in the [[ANZ Championship]] in Australia and New Zealand.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jamaican shooter accepts Aussie contract|work=Jamaica Observer|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20080124T200000-0500_131772_OBS_JAMAICAN_SHOOTER_ACCEPTS_AUSSIE_CONTRACT_.asp|date=25 January 2008|access-date=12 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080129111340/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20080124T200000-0500_131772_OBS_JAMAICAN_SHOOTER_ACCEPTS_AUSSIE_CONTRACT_.asp|archive-date=29 January 2008}}</ref>
'''Romelda Aiken''' (born 19 November 1988) is a [[Jamaica]]n [[netball]] player. Aiken debuted for the [[The Sunshine Girls (team)|Jamaica national team]] in 2005 as a replacement for regular shooter [[Elaine Davis]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ash, Julie|title=Netball: Five to watch|publisher=Jamaica Netball Association|url=http://jamaicanetball.org.jm/fivetowatch.html|date=9 November 2007|access-date=12 April 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110316120353/http://jamaicanetball.org.jm/fivetowatch.html|archive-date=16 March 2011}}</ref> The {{convert|1.96|m}} shooter rose to international prominence during the [[2007 Netball World Championships]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Bogle, Dania|title=Kudos for Francis, Aiken in New Zealand|work=[[Jamaica Observer]]|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20071121T210000-0500_129661_OBS_KUDOS_FOR_FRANCIS__AIKEN_IN_NEW_ZEALAND.asp|date=22 November 2007|access-date=12 April 2008|archive-url=https://archive.today/20071123170305/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20071121T210000-0500_129661_OBS_KUDOS_FOR_FRANCIS__AIKEN_IN_NEW_ZEALAND.asp|archive-date=23 November 2007|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2008, Aiken signed with the [[Queensland Firebirds]] to play in the [[ANZ Championship]] in Australia and New Zealand.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jamaican shooter accepts Aussie contract|work=Jamaica Observer|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20080124T200000-0500_131772_OBS_JAMAICAN_SHOOTER_ACCEPTS_AUSSIE_CONTRACT_.asp|date=25 January 2008|access-date=12 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080129111340/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/html/20080124T200000-0500_131772_OBS_JAMAICAN_SHOOTER_ACCEPTS_AUSSIE_CONTRACT_.asp|archive-date=29 January 2008}}</ref>


Former [[Australia national netball team|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."<ref>{{cite news|title=Aiken will become game's best: Ellis|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/breaking-news/aiken-will-become-games-best-ellis/story-e6frf33c-1111115997838|publisher=FoxSports News|date=7 April 2008|access-date=13 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522102042/http://www.foxsports.com.au/breaking-news/aiken-will-become-games-best-ellis/story-e6frf33c-1111115997838|archive-date=22 May 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2014, she became the first player to score 3500 goals in the ANZ Championship.<ref>http://www.iriefm.net/news/sports/romelda-aiken-becomes-first-player-score-3500-goals-anz-championship {{Dead link|date=January 2019}}</ref> She has won the MVP award twice, in 2008 & 2009. She also played a major role in leading the {{coloured link|blue|Queensland Firebirds}} to three premierships across her career to date. The unique 2020 {{coloured link|blue|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). She will enter her 14th season for the {{coloured link|blue|Queensland Firebirds}} this year.
Former [[Australia national netball team|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."<ref>{{cite news|title=Aiken will become game's best: Ellis|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/breaking-news/aiken-will-become-games-best-ellis/story-e6frf33c-1111115997838|publisher=FoxSports News|date=7 April 2008|access-date=13 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110522102042/http://www.foxsports.com.au/breaking-news/aiken-will-become-games-best-ellis/story-e6frf33c-1111115997838|archive-date=22 May 2011|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2014, she became the first player to score 3500 goals in the ANZ Championship.<ref>http://www.iriefm.net/news/sports/romelda-aiken-becomes-first-player-score-3500-goals-anz-championship {{Dead link|date=January 2019}}</ref> 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). She will enter her 14th season for the [[Queensland Firebirds]] this year.


Off the court Aiken has completed a course in both hairdressing and IT, however, has favoured her passion for coaching in the recent years. At the conclusion of the 2021 {{coloured link|blue|Suncorp Super Netball}} season, Aiken will also marry fiancé and former basketballer Daniel George.
Off the court Aiken has completed a course in both hairdressing and IT, however, has favoured her passion for coaching in the recent years. At the conclusion of the 2021 [[Suncorp Super Netball]] season, Aiken will also marry fiancé and former basketballer Daniel George.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:50, 18 March 2021

Romelda Aiken
Aiken in 2016
Personal information
Born (1988-11-19) 19 November 1988 (age 36)
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Relatives Nicole Pinnock (sister)
Netball career
Playing position(s): GS, GA
Years Club team(s) Apps
2004–present Jamalco
2008–present Queensland Firebirds 39
Years National team(s) Caps
2005–present  Jamaica
Medal record
Representing  Jamaica
Netball World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Auckland Netball
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Glasgow Netball
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast Netball
World Netball Series
Silver medal – second place 2009 Manchester Fastnet
Last updated: 5 October 2010

Romelda 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). She will enter her 14th season for the Queensland Firebirds this year.

Off the court Aiken has completed a course in both hairdressing and IT, however, has favoured her passion for coaching in the recent years. At the conclusion of the 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season, Aiken will also marry fiancé and former basketballer Daniel George.

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


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