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A History of Excellence

Crusaders Rowing

The CHS rowing team is recognized throughout the United States as a competitive powerhouse, and certainly represents one of the strongest athletic traditions at Canisius High School. Since 1956, Canisius rowers have earned countless US National, Canadian National, and New York State Championships. The program has produced two Olympians within the past 30 years.

Canisius High School Rowing is based out of the CHS Indoor Training Center located on Canisius High School’s main campus at 1180 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. 

Made up of varsity and freshman programs, the team competes and trains year-round. One of the keys to success is our intense indoor strength and conditioning program from November to April.  The unique indoor facility boasts 50 ergometers, 10 BikeErgs, sliders, weights and an array of custom-built strength training equipment

The team is funded through Canisius High School, rower dues, as well as fundraising activities. Additionally, rowers are assessed fees for each regatta that will cover the transportation, lodging and meals. If there is any hardship, the parent should notify program Head Coach, Ronald “RJ” Rubino (rubino@canisiushigh.org).

Canisius students that want to row, will have the opportunity, regardless of their ability to pay.

RECENT NOTABLE RACING ACHIEVEMENTS
National/International Level

  • USRowing Youth Nationals, Lightweight 4+ (2019; Bronze in 2009, 2018)
  • USRowing Youth Nationals, Lightweight 8+ (2006, 2007; Silver in 2011)
  • Canadian Nationals, Junior Heavyweight 8+ (Silver in 2010; Bronze in 2006, 2015)
  • Canadian Nationals, Junior Lightweight 4+ (2009; Silver 2015; Bronze in 2011, 2017, 2018)
  • Canadian Nationals, Junior Lightweight 8+ (Silver in 2007)
  • Canadian Nationals, Senior Lightweight 4+ (2006, 2009, 2019; Silver in 2012, 2017; Bronze in 2010, 2015, 2018)
  • Canadian Nationals, Senior Lightweight 8+ (Silver in 2007, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019; Bronze in 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014)
  • Canadian Nationals, Senior Heavyweight 8+ (Bronze in 2011, 2015)
  • Canadian Nationals, Senior Heavyweight 4+ (Solver 2015; Bronze 2016
  • US Scholastic Nationals, Freshman 8+ (2006, 2008; Silver in 2011, 2013; Bronze in 2009)
  • US Scholastic Nationals, Junior Heavyweight 8+ (2008)
  • US Scholastic Nationals, Lightweight 8+ (2008, 2009, 2010)
  • US Scholastic Nationals, Senior Heavyweight 8+ (Bronze in 2009)
  • US Scholastic Nationals, Senior Heavyweight 4+ (2016; Bronze 2015)
  • US Scholastic Nationals, Senior Lightweight 4+ (2021, 2019; Bronze 2018)

Regional Level

  • New York State Championships, Freshman 4+ (2007, 2010)
  • New York State Championships, Freshman 8+ (1998-2001, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
  • New York State Championships, Junior Heavyweight 8 (2008, 2009, 2015, 2019)
  • New York State Championships, Lightweight 4+ (2007, 2008)
  • New York State Championships, Lightweight 8+ (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • New York State Championships, Junior 4+ (2016, 2018)
  • New York State Championships, Senior Lightweight 8+ (2013, 2014, 2015)
  • New York State Championships, 2nd Senior Lightweight 8+ (2013)
  • New York State Championships, Senior Lightweight 4+ (2018, 2019)
  • New York State Championships, 2nd Senior Heavyweight 8+ (2009)
  • New York State Championships, Senior Heavyweight 8+ (2009, 2011, 2012)
  • New York State Championships, Senior Pair (2015)
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