This day will be the first day where new members are invited to come begin practicing with the team.  If you already know 100% that you want to join the team, and don't need to wait until attending an interest meeting to make up your mind, you are free to begin training with the team on or after this date. Those who wait until after an interest meeting to join will not be at any kind of disadvantage or fall behind those who come early. The first several weeks of practice will likely consist of cardio training, without any practices on the river.