Netball’s Marie Little Shield will return next month with Melbourne playing host to the 2023 instalment.
Named after leading sports administrator Marie Little, the competition offers netballers with an intellectual disability the chance to represent their state or territory.
Here’s everything you need to know about the competition.
When is the Marie Little Shield?
The event will take place this month from Friday 15 September to Sunday 17 September.
Where is the Marie Little Shield?
This year's competition is being contested at Waverley Netball Centre with Visit Victoria the Official Event Host Partner.
How can I view the fixture?
The fixture for the competition can be viewed here.
The competition will run over three days.Do I need a ticket to attend?
You do not need to purchase a ticket to attend the event, attendance is free.
I’m unable to make it in person, is it being broadcast?
Yes, the competition will be broadcast on NetballAustralia.TV.
Which teams are competing?
There are seven teams vying for the Marie Little Shield with the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia competing.
Seven teams will compete for this year's title.Who has been named on the team lists*?
Australian Capital Territory
Charlotte Bailey
Gabriella Nitz
Jenny Phoenix
Karlee Phoenix
Lateasha Marsden
Lucy Myatt
Mikayla Bower
Olivia Runting
Pia Tynan
Sophia Sangster
Zara Mann
Head coach: Victoria Schmal
Assistant coach: Jaimie Horrobin
New South Wales
Brittany Anderson
Taylor Anderson
Dallas Austin
Isabella Conroy
Jessica Daher
Melissa Gallagher
Kristin Mercer
Bernadette Mills
Eliza Mills
Nalyn Sirivivatnanon
Mackenzie Wills
Head coach: Therri Ellison
Northern Territory
Naomi Alliston
Nadia Knight
Emily Ellison
Vicki Moro
Gabrielle Hambour
Rosemary Tipiloura
Kimberley- Rose Taylor-Turley
Hayley Metcalfe
Carina Jong
Jocelyn Ryder
Erica Koch
Azaria Bretherton
Head coach: Skye King
Queensland
Mason Dare
Emma Mangan
Katelyn Mitchell
Jasmin Catteral
Jennifer Collins
Olivia Page
Zoe Gauld
Lisa Lenton
Hanri Smith
Wilhemena Thaw
Head coach: Merrin McCulloch
South Australia
Samantha Walker
Megan Sadler
Amanda Roberts
Alysia Potts
Sophie Kneebone
Isabella Ivancic-Holland
Kaitlyn Hammill
Kim Flannigan
Skye Elliott
Sarah Hill
Head coach: Tricia Crockford
Victoria
Darcie Delahunty
Ehlana Wilkinson
Erin Munckton
Sky-Ann Grace
Emma Daffy
Holly O'Sullivan
Ashlea Rollason
Renay Hall
Rachael Potter
Jessica Mcculloch
Head coach: Naomi Linossier
Western Australia
Anne-Marie Rich
Emma Revell
Georgia Walter
Grace Pirie
Imogen Peterson
Jade Franz
Jone Potgieter
Kellee Thomas
Kristy Carter
Nicole Brien
Sarah Ahnstrom
Tamikia Galgey
Head coach: Amy Drudi
*Team lists are subject to change
