As of April 2019, Lobo has a satellite team in Belen. They are coached by Marissa Candelaria, who is also the coach for the Belen High School and Valencia County High School swim teams.
The Belen Lobo team meets at the Belen High School Natatorium. There are two groups available:
- Titanium Group is for swimmers about 8-12 years of age. The practices will be about an hour a week, up to four times a week, Monday through Friday.
- Palladium Group is for swimmers 13+. Practices will be 2 hours a week, up to five times a week. Monday through Friday. Swimmers may also join Saturday practices with the main Lobo team, at the Seidler Natatorium in Albuquerque.
Days for Palladium 13+ | Practice Winter Hours NOT High School Season Short Course Season + April-May | Practice Winter Hours High School Season Short Course Season | Practice Summer Hours between Memorial Day and Start of School Long Course Season |
Monday | Closed - no practice | Closed - no practice | 6-8am |
Tuesday | 5-6:30 | 6:30-8 | 6-8am |
Wednesday | 5-6:30 | 6:30-8 | 6-8am |
Thursday | 5-6:30 | 6:30-8 | 6-8am |
Friday | 5-6:30 | 6:30-8 | 6-8am |
Saturday | Optional practice @ UNM | Optional practice @ UNM | Optional practice @ UNM |
* Times/days subject to change with notice | |||
Days for Titanium 12- | Practice Winter Hours NOT High School Season Short Course Season + April-May | Practice Winter Hours High School Season Short Course Season | Practice Summer Hours between Memorial Day and Start of School Long Course Season |
Monday | Closed - no practice | Closed - no practice | 7-8am |
Tuesday | 5-6:00pm | 6:30-7:30 | no practice** |
Wednesday | 5-6:00pm | 6:30-7:30 | 7-8am |
Thursday | no practice | no practice | no practice** |
Friday | 5-6:00pm | 6:30-7:30 | 7-8am |
* Times/days subject to change with notice | |||
** A 4th practice may be included depending on skill level, age appropriateness, and parent/coach discussion |