Netball Australia’s national all-abilities event will take to Victoria in September as seven teams vie for the Marie Little Shield title.
Presented with Visit Victoria as the Official Event Host Partner, the 2023 edition will be contested at Waverley Netball Centre across three days from Friday 15 September.
The event, open and free to the public, provides the chance for female athletes with an intellectual disability to compete at the national level each year.
The Marie Little Shield was named after Marie Little (OAM), a netballer who dedicated her life to those with an intellectual disability.
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia will all return to participate this September, with New South Wales looking to retain their champion status off the back of 2022.
Netball Australia Executive General Manager of Suncorp Super Netball, Events and Commercial Adam Richardson expressed the importance of the all-abilities competition.
“The Marie Little Shield competition holds a significant place in our netball calendar, and we are excited to bring the spirited event to Melbourne this year.
“Our national all-abilities representatives continue to improve their skills with each Marie Little Shield edition which highlights the national pathway opportunities we have, as well as netball’s touch point to so many individuals.
“We look forward to providing more information on the event in the coming months.”
A full fixture for the 2023 Marie Little Shield will be released in the coming weeks with team lists to follow.
