Ron Birklid (Fairbanks, AK) finished 0-5 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Birklid lost 9-8 to David Russell (La Crosse, WI), droppimg another game, 7-3 to Dave Jensen (Bismarck, ND). Birklid lost 6-5 to Dave Hufman (Fairbanks, AK). Birklid lost 7-6 to Jeff Wright (Libertyville, IL). Birklid lost 8-5 to Larry Sharp (Rice Lake, WI) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Birklid did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Birklid ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.