Dale Matchett (Bradford, ON) finished 0-5 in the 18-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Matchett lost 5-2 to Glenn Howard (Coldwater, ON), droppimg another game, 6-5 to Wayne Middaugh (Toronto, ON). Matchett lost 5-4 to John Shuster (Duluth, MN). Matchett lost 8-3 to Ted Appelman (Edmonton, AB). Matchett lost 8-4 to Jeff Stoughton (Winnipeg, MB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Matchett did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Matchett ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.