Primary students are given opportunities to participate in scouting, choir and sports. Sports Since opening in 1865, St, Benedict's has actively participated in island sports; especially football, basketball, hockey and cricket and have been national champions for all four of these sports. The College had the All-Island Champion Cricket team in 1964/65 and was the first school to introduce rugby to the educational sector in the country. It became All-Island Athletic Champion in 2008, All-Island Football Champion in 2006, 2007, and 2008, All-Island Basketball Champion in 2006 & 2009 and All-Island Hockey Champion in 2007. The College owns a Gymnasium and a Sports-Hostel. The grounds on Bloemendhal Road consist of cricket pitches and turf, rugby fields, football fields, hockey facilities, and provides facilities for other various athletics. Within college premises, the college has two basketball courts; one of which is lit for night games. A swimming pool with viewing facilities was added in 2010. St. Benedict's Primary is the first primary section of a school in the country to have its own basketball court. It offers table tennis in addition to the main sports of cricket, tennis, and swimming. Old Boys The Old Boys of St. Benedict's College, an organisation of former students, have played a role in the affairs and ventures of the college since 1904. The Loyal Old Bens have been instrumental in projects, functions and special events. Notable alumini See also :Category:Alumni of St. Benedict's College, Colombo References External links Old Ben's Alumni Association of United Kingdom Old Ben's Alumni Association of New York SBC Old Boys Association - British Columbia, Canada 1865 establishments in Ceylon Boys' schools in Sri Lanka Educational institutions established in 1865 Catholic secondary schools in Sri Lanka Schools in Colombo Colombo