This tournament has some new players entering the field, which is great since the club has gradually lost some of it regulars over the past year.

The first round saw John Abson play Robert Bailey, Rob's assault proved fruitful and took the full point. Anthony Reynolds put up a good fight against Jamie Brotheridge, JB later saying his position was worse at a certain point of the game. Shane Sporle unluckly drew club champion Patrick Cook, Patrick ended up playing a nice solid game to win. Joel Beggs took on Darren Young, Dazza wasn't able to hold off Joel's attack.

John Frangakis outplayed new club member Michael Taylor. Peter Miitel won his game against Michael Schreenan, Mikil going in gun blazing at the wrong time. And James Eldridge got the best of newcomer Gene Bell with the dicey blackmar-diemar gambit.