Guy Hemmings (Alma, PQ) finished 1-3 in the 28-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Hemmings defeated Steve Lodge (Brockville, ON) 6-3, then went on to lose 5-3 against Brad Jacobs (Sault Ste. Marie, ON). Hemmings lost 7-4 to Alex Smith (St. John's, NL). Hemmings lost 8-3 to Gary Rowe (Ottawa, ON) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Hemmings did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Hemmings ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.