Neal Watkins (Swan River, MB) are currently 1-3 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Watkins defeated Switzerland's Manuel Ruch 8-2, then went on to lose 9-3 against Kevin Martin (Edmonton, AB). Watkins lost 5-4 to Sam Antila (Thompson, MB). Watkins lost 7-2 to Pat Simmons (Davidson, SK). In their opening game, Watkins plays.
 
. For week 10 of the event schedule, Watkins did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Watkins ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.