No Limits Netball Program

The No Limits Netball Program (NLNP) is a participation-based program for individuals that have an intellectual disability. 

The NLNP sites deliver weekly training programs or competitions to advance social and physical skills as well as drive overall mental wellbeing. These training sessions then lead into the No Limits Division at the annual Fuel to Go and Play Association Championships, with teams competing in a one-day competition over the carnival weekend. 
 
Netball WA first launched the NLNP in 2014, running a single six-week pilot program in Rockingham. This pilot program attracted more than 100 participants and resulted in a competition carnival at the State Netball Centre with four competing teams. 

The NLNP has grown significantly over the past eight years with programs now coordinated by various Clubs and Associations across the State. 

The Marie Little Shield is an annual tournament, named after disability netball pioneer, Marie Little OAM, which provides women with an intellectual disability the chance to compete at a National level with the competition attracting teams from each state. 
 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Netball Australia made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Marie Little Shield event.

In 2022, after a 10-week training program the Western Australia MLS team travelled to Sydney at the end of October to compete in the Marie Little OAM Shield. 

Netball Australia and Netball WA staff, players and officials are working hard behind the scenes to bring the competition to light again in 2023.