Tom Buchy (Kimberley, BC) finished 1-3 in the 27-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Buchy lost 6-4 to Leon Moch (Medicine Hat, AB), droppimg another game, 8-5 to Warren Hassall (Lloydminster, SK) where Buchy responded with a 7-3 win over Steve Slupski (Moose Jaw, SK). Buchy went on to lose 7-2 against Brad Heidt (Kerrobert, SK) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Buchy did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Buchy ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.