Paul Gowsell (Medicine Hat, AB) finished 0-3 in the 32-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Gowsell lost 7-0 to Graham Freeman (Virden, MB), droppimg another game, 13-8 to Kelly Row (Lloydminster, SK). Gowsell lost 6-3 to Jeff Ginter (Fort St. John, BC) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Gowsell did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Gowsell ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.