Brodie Somerville wins points title

Local in-line skater Brodie Somerville won the overall points race in the summer-long Roller Sports Ontario (RSO) Points Series.

Somerville competed in the senior men's division and ended with the highest points accumulated over a series of races held across the province. At this level, Somerville was racing against senior men, including athletes who had qualified for both the world championships and the Pan American Games.

A member of the Ottawa Skating Club, the Brockville teenager is coached by Gavin Thulien.

The 17-year-old Somerville also finished second overall in indoor competition, missing the gold medal by only two points.

He raced in the 500-, 1000- and 2000-metre events. He was fourth overall in outdoor sprints (100-metre to 100-metre events) and third in long distance (10- and 20-kilometre events).

Some of the events Somerville competed in over the season were the provincial championships, junior world class division, in Harriston in May, and the Canadian In-line Speed Skating Championships in Ottawa in July.

In Harriston, Somerville placed third overall in sprints, distance and overall championship points.

Somerville is now preparing for the speed skating season with the Ottawa Pacers.

He is in his fifth year with the Ottawa club and will compete in the intermediate division this season.