Al Schultz/Rod Chmiliar (St. Albert, AB) qualified for the 2026 World Open Stick Championship playoffs, dropping their quarterfinals match 6-4 against Doug Campbell/Ken Garbier (Spruce Grove, AB). of the 2026 World Open Stick Championship in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;
 
Schultz/Chmiliar are currently . In their opening game, Schultz/Chmiliar plays Rick McKague/Ron Rouault (Edmonton, AB) on Friday at 11am and Curtis Britton/Gord Redel (Edmonton, AB) at 6:45pm Rick McKague/Ron Rouault (Edmonton, AB) on Friday at 11am, Curtis Britton/Gord Redel (Edmonton, AB) at 6:45pm Keith Bennett/Paul Landry (Lawer Sackville, NS) on Saturday at 1:15pm and Richard Nagel/Emma Nagel (Leduc, AB) at 4:30pm.
 
Schultz/Chmiliar ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.