Robert Desjardins (Chicoutimi, QC) finished 1-3 in the 48-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Desjardins lost 10-3 to Shane Park (St. Albert, AB), then responded with a 8-6 win over Cary Luner (Toronto, ON). Desjardins went on to lose 6-2 against Deane Horning (Trail, BC). Desjardins lost 7-6 to Dean Joanisse (Victoria, BC) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Desjardins did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Desjardins ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.