Darren Smale (Kamloops, BC) finished 2-3 in the 32-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smale defeated Brent Pierce (New Westminster, BC) 9-7, then went on to lose 7-4 against Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, AB). Smale responded with a 6-4 win over Kevin Park (Olds, AB). Smale went on to lose 9-5 against Kevin Koe (Edmonton, AB). Smale lost 9-2 to Wayne Middaugh (Toronto, ON) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Smale did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Smale ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.