Dave Merklinger (Vernon, BC) finished 0-3 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Merklinger lost 7-3 to Kevin Martin (Edmonton, AB), droppimg another game, 4-2 to Markku Uusipaavalniemi (Helsinki, FIN). Merklinger lost 6-5 to Brad Wood (Vernon, BC) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 8 of the event schedule, Merklinger did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Merklinger ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.