Courtney Smith (Naseby, NZL) lost
9-3 to
Jessica Smith (Naseby, NZL) in the Final of the New Zealand National Championships, held June 14 - 18, 2023 at the Naseby Curling Club in Naseby, New Zealand. To advance to the championship game, Smith won
10-5 over
Lucy Neilson (Naseby, NZL) in the semifinals of the 2024 New Zealand National Championships in Naseby, New Zealand;
Smith finished 5-1 in the 7-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith defeated
Tahlia Peterson (Naseby, NZL) 9-3, then won
2-0 against
Joanna Olszewski (Naseby, NZL) and
8-2 against
Olivia Oram (Naseby, NZL). Smith won
11-2 against
Neilson. Smith went on to lose
8-3 against
Smith. Smith responded with a
10-1 win over
Grace Apuwai-Bishop (Naseby, NZL) in their final qualifying round match.
With their runner-up finish at the New Zealand National Championships, Smith take home
8.250 world rankings points, dropping 151 spots on the
World Ranking Standings into 151st place overall with
8.250 total points. Smith ranks 6th overall on the
Year-to-Date rankings with
8.250 points earned so far this season.
