Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya finished 3-3 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya lost 7-6 to Jessica Mair (Edmonton, AB), then responded with a 8-5 win over Karen Morrison (Calgary, AB). Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya won 6-4 against Maria Bushell (Calgary, AB). Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya went on to lose 8-4 against Casey Scheidegger (Lethbridge, AB). Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya responded with a 12-7 win over Mair. Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya went on to lose 8-6 against Lisa Johnson (Edmonton, AB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Japan's Yukako Tsuchiya ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.