Qualifying matches took place from 23 March to 4 April, and were held at two locations — Redwood Lodge Country Club, near Bristol, and at Romiley Forum, near Stockport. All qualifying matches were scheduled in best-of-17 format with the first player to win nine  progressing to the next round.
Qualifying contests occurred from March 23 to April 4, held at two locations — Redwood Lodge Country Club near Bristol and Romiley Forum near Stockport. All qualifying matches were organized in a best-of-17 format with the first player to win nine advancing to the subsequent round.