Kirk Thompson (Blaine, MN) finished 0-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Thompson lost 12-4 to James Bradshaw (Superior, WI), droppimg another game, 10-5 to Barrie Centon (St. Paul, MN). Thompson lost 7-2 to Trevor Gau (Durham, NC). Thompson lost 12-6 to Bill Kuhlmann (St. Paul, MN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Thompson did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Thompson ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.