Kuljak was the high scorer for the Tornado at the season-opening King Invitational, competing in seven events. His best finish was eighth in the 400 yard individual medley with a time of 4:32.90. He finished 15th in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 49.22 seconds. In the 200 yard freestyle he came in 13th with a time of 1:49.14. He also competed in the 200 and 400 yard medley relays and the 400 yard freestyle relay. Kuljak came in 17th in the 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:00.43.