Kyle Smith (Perth, SCO) finished 2-3 in the 32-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Smith lost 6-5 to Jared Kolomaya (Winnipeg, MB), droppimg another game, 7-5 to Richard Muntain (Pinawa, MB) where Smith responded with a 6-3 win over Murray Woodward (St. Adolphe, MB). Smith won 7-3 against Jeff Hartung (Langenburg, SK). Smith went on to lose 10-3 against Reid Carruthers (Winnipeg, MB) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 8 of the event schedule, Smith did not improve upon their best events, dropping from 46th to 49th place overall on the World Ranking Standings with 28.233 total points. Smith ranks 501st overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 0.000 points earned so far this season.