Kent Arrell (Rochester, MN) finished 1-6 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Arrell lost 10-3 to Jeff Wright (Chicago, IL), droppimg another game, 8-5 to Kenneth Starkey (Chaska, MN). Arrell lost 6-4 to Matt Aro (Madison, WI). Arrell lost 11-4 to Todd Ussatis (Bismarck, ND) where Arrell responded with a 8-1 win over Jon Schiestel (Greeley, CO). Arrell went on to lose 8-4 against Timothy Ho (Wayland, MA). Arrell lost 4-3 to Mike Farbelow (St. Paul, MN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Arrell ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.