Netball ACT is proud to announce the athletes and coaching staff who will represent the ACT at the 2026 Marie Little Shield, a national competition celebrating inclusive netball for women with an intellectual disability.
The Blazing Bluebells will travel to Melbourne this September to compete at Narrandjeri Stadium, where teams from across Australia will come together to showcase the skill, determination and spirit of inclusive netball.
The Marie Little Shield provides athletes with the opportunity to compete on the national stage while promoting inclusion, teamwork and belonging through sport. The Blazing Bluebells continue to embody these values and proudly represent the ACT both on and off the court.
2026 Blazing Bluebells Team
- Charlotte Bailey
- Chloe Paini
- Gabriella Nitz
- Lateasha Marsden
- Lucy Myatt
- Mikayla Bower
- Olivia Runting
- Pia Tynan
- Sophia Sangster
- Zara Mann
- Marina Manenica (Training Partner)
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Beth Kelly
Assistant Coach: Alyssa Tant
Team Manager: Cassandra Turnbull
Congratulations to all selected athletes and officials. We look forward to following the team's journey as they prepare for another exciting Marie Little Shield campaign.
Netball ACT would also like to sincerely thank our Major Sponsor, Wattle Blue Disability Services, along with our valued program partners Canberra Southern Cross Club and Belle Property Canberra, for their continued support of the Blazing Bluebells program and the Marie Little Shield. Their commitment helps create meaningful opportunities for our athletes to thrive both on and off the court.
We wish the Blazing Bluebells all the very best as they prepare to proudly represent the ACT in Melbourne this September. 💙🤍
