Introduced in 2013, the Marie Little Shield competition was named after Marie Little OAM, a netballer who dedicated her life to those with an intellectual disability.

Since 2013, the Marie Little Shield has provided the chance for female athletes with an intellectual disability to compete at the national level each year in three days of competition. 

In an event first, the 2024 Marie Little Shield will feature teams from every state and territory, with the inclusion of an inaugural Tasmanian team in 2024.

The eight teams will vie for the 2024 title at Brisbane’s Nissan Arena from Friday 6 September until Sunday 8 September.