Japan's Hiro Kashiwagi finished 0-3 in the 24-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Japan's Hiro Kashiwagi lost 11-3 to Bert Gretzinger (Kelowna, BC), droppimg another game, 7-2 to Brent Pierce (New Westminster, BC). Japan's Hiro Kashiwagi lost 8-6 to Dave Merklinger (New Westminster, www) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Japan's Hiro Kashiwagi did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Japan's Hiro Kashiwagi ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.