James Kirkness (Winnipeg, MB) finished 0-5 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Kirkness lost 5-2 to Saskatchewan's Bruce Korte, droppimg another game, 7-3 to Glen Despins (Strongfield, SK). Kirkness lost 8-4 to Guy Hemmings (St. Lambert, QC). Kirkness lost 10-3 to Greg McAulay (New Westminster, BC). Kirkness lost 9-6 to Vic Peters (Winnipeg, MB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Kirkness did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Kirkness ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.