Jason Ackerman (Regina, SK) finished 0-3 in the 32-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Ackerman lost 6-3 to Allan Lyburn (Brandon, MB), droppimg another game, 7-2 to Vic Peters (Winnipeg, MB). Ackerman lost 6-4 to Travis Graham (Thompson, MB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Ackerman did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Ackerman ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.