Beth Smith | New Zealand Olympic Team

Beth debuted for New Zealand against Japan in 2003. A goalie, Beth has patiently waited her turn behind Helen Clarke. Since Helen's retirement in 2004 Beth has grabbed her opportunities and has since become an integral player and leader within the team. Beth assets are her speed, agility and ability to dominate the circle with her strong communication skills. Beth has played over 65 test matches for New Zealand. The Beijing Olympics will be Beth's second Olympic Games having attended the Olympic Games in Athens. Beth works as a lawyer in Auckland and plays for Wellington in the New Zealand National League.

Beth's Games History

Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010
- Hockey (Hockey - Women)
  Final 2-2 (PS2-4)
  
  1st Pool WB vs 2nd Pool WA 1-0
  
  New Zealand v Canada 3-1
  
  New Zealand v England 4-1
  
  New Zealand v Malaysia 5-0
  
  New Zealand v Wales 5-1
  2
Olympic Summer Games Beijing 2008
- Hockey (Hockey - Women)
  Classification 11th-12th 1-4
  
  Preliminaries - Pool B - ARG v NZL 3-2
  
  Preliminaries - Pool B - NZL v USA 1-4
  
  Preliminaries - Pool B - NZL v GBR 1-2
  
  Preliminaries - Pool B - GER v NZL 2-1
  
  Preliminaries - Pool B - JPN v NZL 2-1
  Placed 12 of 12
Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006
- Hockey (Hockey - Women)
  Bronze Medal Match 0-0
  
  Semi Final - 1st Pool WB vs 2nd Pool WA 0-1
  
  Preliminary Rounds - ENG vs NZL 4-0
  
  Preliminary Rounds - CAN vs NZL 3-0
  
  Preliminary Rounds - BAR vs NZL (Pitch 2) 11-0
  
  Preliminary Rounds - NZL vs SCO 2-1
  Placed 4
Olympic Summer Games Athens 2004
- Hockey (Hockey - Women)
  Classification 5-6 3-0
  
  Classification 5-8 3-2
  
  Preliminaries - Pool A 3-2
  
  Preliminaries - Pool A 0-3
  
  Preliminaries - Pool A 0-2
  
  Preliminaries - Pool A 0-2
  Placed 6 of 10