Smith Runner-Up at 2024 New Zealand National Championships

SKIP
Courtney
Smith

Third
Mhairi-Bronte
Duncan

Second
Eleanor
Adviento

Lead
Michelle
Bong

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.