Bill Gryder (Fairbanks, AK) finished 3-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Gryder lost 8-2 to Paul Pustovar (Hibbing, MN), droppimg another game, 9-2 to Mike Farbelow (St. Paul, MN) where Gryder responded with a 8-5 win over Dave Running (Hibbing, MN). Gryder went on to lose 9-5 against Bob Leclair (Goodyear, AZ). Gryder responded with a 8-2 win over Steve Shuttleworth (Portland, OR). Gryder won 7-5 against Al Gulseth (Fargo, ND). Gryder went on to lose 4-2 against Murray Jackson (Durham, NC) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Gryder ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.