Derrell Sears/Wayne Heinrichs (Armstrong, BC) qualified for the 2026 World Open Stick Championship playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 4-3 against Ken Petteplace/Dale Bawol (Grande Prairie, AB). of the 2026 World Open Stick Championship in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;
 
Sears/Heinrichs are currently . In their opening game, Sears/Heinrichs plays Ken Strand/Shirley Strand (Winnipeg, MB) on Friday at 11am and Scott Holland/Kathy Durstling (Morinville, AB) at 2:15pm Ken Strand/Shirley Strand (Winnipeg, MB) on Friday at 11am, Scott Holland/Kathy Durstling (Morinville, AB) at 2:15pm Rick Robinson/Glen McDonald (Richmond, BC) on Saturday at 1:15pm and Shawn Sherwood/Bob Desnoyers (Regina, SK) at 4:30pm.
 
Sears/Heinrichs ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.