Every year Netball ACT selects a team to represent the state at the Marie Little Shield National Tournament. Specialised coaches and support staff are also selected to support on and off the court and maximise the experience of each athlete. 

A focus of the Marie Little Shield program is to provide women with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to represent their state at a national tournament. The program promotes skill development on court, personal growth off court and teamwork in match play. Above all, athletes are encouraged to enjoy the challenge.