Promoting high levels of participation in sport, Somerset College is dedicated to nurturing the fundamentals of enjoyment, teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship, and regularly extends invitations to neighbouring schools' sports teams.

A wide range of sport is on offer: Boys - Cricket, Rugby, Hockey, Indoor Hockey, Squash, Rowing, Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Cross-Country, Water Polo, Rock Wall Climbing Girls - Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Squash, Swimming, Rowing, Golf, Water Polo, Soccer, Cross-Country, Rock Wall Climbing

Participation in sport is compulsory and all students are required to choose at least one sport per term. All students in Grades 8, 9 and 10 must participate in a major (or team) sport. The College enters a large number of teams into the local leagues, giving match opportunities to all teams, at all proficiency levels.

As so much emphasis is placed on participation, the College is committed to providing first-class coaching. Staff are encouraged to attend coaching and umpiring courses and to keep up to date with changes in the modern game, resulting in highly qualified coaches for all our teams.

Play and practice of sport takes place at the College's sporting facilities, all of which are of the highest standard and cater to a wide variety of interests. These facilities include: 2 rugby fields, 2 cricket ovals, 3 grass hockey fields, 6 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 4 netball courts and a multi-purpose indoor hall for indoor hockey, netball, and wall/rock climbing. Our Rowing Club has the Eikenhof Dam at the Elgin Country Club as their home venue.