Netball SA and the Adelaide Thunderbirds are pleased to announce their new partnership with St Michael’s College ahead of the 2025 season.
On the eve of International Women’s Day, the two organisations are joining forces to further enhance the College’s netball program which has grown exponentially in recent years.
The hallmark of the partnership will be access to international netball icon Romelda Aiken-George who will work with the 250 young women and girls in the College’s netball program.
A four-time premiership player and one of the most decorated netballers in the history of the sport, Aiken-George will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program.
"I'm excited for this opportunity to work with the emerging netballers and coaches at St Michael’s College and can't wait to get started towards the end of Term One,” Aiken-George said.
In 2024, St Michael’s College ran 25 netball teams, with more expected this year as students sport a newly designed netball dress as part of the College’s new co-curricular uniform.
St Michael’s Netball Coach for Open A is none other than former premiership player for the Adelaide Thunderbirds and Matrics Netball Club Laura Packard.
“I’m excited to expose more players and coaches to the best expertise through Netball SA,” Packard said.
“This is a learning enrichment opportunity for both students and their coaches.”
“It will be exciting to witness the best national league netball team work in collaboration with our College to enhance the outcomes of our netball program,” Principal Anthony Daley said.
“The College is so proud of all students’ achievements, and we look forward to continuing to celebrate the success of the girls of St Michael’s through this partnership.”
Netball SA and Adelaide Thunderbirds CEO Bronwyn Klei said the organisation was eager to work with the 250 students plus coaches in the College’s netball program.
“St Michael’s College has experienced great success with their netball program in recent years, just as our Thunderbirds have secured glory in the national league,” Ms Klei said.
“We’re excited to meet these young netball stars, and I have no doubt Romelda’s expertise will have an immense impact.
“Coaching development is also a strong focus at Netball SA and we look forward to working with the College’s coaches to continue their growth.”
