The Russian Kettlebell Challenge
Certification Program

St. Paul, Minnesota
April 23 — April 25, 2010

Friday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

TRAINING LOCATION

The Russian Kettlebell Certification Seminar is held at Dayton's Bluff Community Center, just east of downtown St. Paul.

Dayton's Bluff Community Center
800 Conway Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone: 651-793-3885
Web: http://www.stpaul.gov/depts/parks/recprograms/daytonsbluff.htm

Driving from the East via I-94 West: Take I-94 West to the Mounds Boulevard/U.S. 1/Kellogg Boulevard exit (Exit #243). Continue towards Mounds Boulevard North (0.1 miles). Continue on Mound Boulevard (0.1 miles). Turn right on 3rd St. E (0.3 miles). Turn right on Maple St. (0.1 miles). Continue on Conway St. (0.1 miles). Arrive at Dayton's Bluff Community Center; park in the upper parking lot.

Driving from the West via I-94 East: Take I-94 East to the Mounds Boulevard exit (Exit #243) (0.3 miles). Turn right on Mounds Boulevard (0.2 miles). Turn left on 3rd St. E. (0.3 miles). Turn right on Maple St. (0.1 miles). Continue on Conway St. (0.1 miles). Arrive at Dayton's Bluff Community Center; park in the upper parking lot.

Driving from the North via I-35E South: Take I-35E South to the 10th Street/Wacouta Street/I-94 East/US-10 Exit (Exit 107A). Continue on ramp and merge on I-94 East (0.5 miles). Take the Mounds Blvd. exit (Exit #243) (0.3 miles). Turn right on Mounds Boulevard (0.2 miles). Turn left on 3rd St. E. (0.3 miles). Turn right on Maple St. (0.1 miles). Continue on Conway St. (0.1 miles). Arrive at Dayton's Bluff Community Center; park in the upper parking lot.

Driving from the South via I-35E North: Take I-35E North to I-94 East. Take the Mounds Blvd. exit (Exit #243) (0.3 miles). Turn right on Mounds Boulevard (0.2 miles). Turn left on 3rd St. E. (0.3 miles). Turn right on Maple St. (0.1 miles). Continue on Conway St. (0.1 miles). Arrive at Dayton's Bluff Community Center; park in the upper parking lot.

Driving from the Airport: Take MN-62 East (1.6 miles). Continue on MN-55 East (1 mile). Take MN-5 East towards St. Paul. MN-5 turns into West 7th Street. Stay on West 7th Street for 2.8 miles. Bear right on I-35 North (3.9 miles). Continue onto I-94 East (0.8 miles). Take the Mounds Blvd. exit (Exit #243) (0.3 miles). Turn right on Mounds Boulevard (0.2 miles). Turn left on 3rd St. E. (0.3 miles). Turn right on Maple St. (0.1 miles). Continue on Conway St. (0.1 miles). Arrive at Dayton's Bluff Community Center; park in the upper parking lot.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Holiday Inn St. Paul-RiverCentre is taking reservations for the RKC certification. When calling to book your room, identify yourself as a KETTLEBELL WORKSHOP registrant and ask for our guaranteed special rate for the RKC CERTIFICATION. Our rate is guaranteed until (none) or until the room block sells out, so be sure to sign up ASAP to guarantee yourself a room at our special rates , which also includes a complimentary breakfast buffet in St. Paul's only authentic Irish Pub, The Liffey:

Rates:
Single $119.00 - Double $119.00 - Triple $129.00 - Quad $139.00

The Holiday Inn Hotel St. Paul-RiverCentre, located on West 7th Street, offers free high speed wireless internet and local phone calls and is located directly across the street from the Xcel Energy Center (http://www.xcelenergycenter.com/) — one of the nation's premier entertainment and sports complexes) and St. Paul's RiverCentre Convention Center (http://www.rivercentre.org/) and within close proximity to many bars and restaurants.

If you are planning on attending with family or friends, the Holiday Inn Hotel St. Paul-RiverCentre is just one block from the Science Museum of MN (http://www.smm.org/) and four blocks from the Minnesota History Center (http://www.mnhs.org/index.htm), Minnesota Children's Museum (http://www.mcm.org/) and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.ordway.org/).

The Holiday Inn St. Paul-RiverCentre will be our base hotel and the only hotel we are recommending for the upcoming seminar.

Holiday Inn St. Paul-RiverCentre:
http://www.holidayinn.com/stpaulmn
($119 plus tax, RKC CERTIFICATION Special Rate)
175 W. 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-1515 or 1-888-465-4329 (1-888-HOLIDAY)

Map and Driving Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=175+7th+St+W,+St+Paul,+MN+55102,+USA

TRAVEL INFORMATION

For those of you able to accommodate your schedules, we recommend flying into the Twin Cites on Thursday and leaving town on Monday, that way you will be able to get settled in when you arrive and also relax and clean up after the Certification on Sunday (there are no showers available at the training center, so if you leave from there, you may have an uncomfortable flight or drive home). The Certification is scheduled to end at 4:30 p.m.

You'll be flying into the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport (http://www.mspairport.com/MSP/). The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is located just 8-1/2 miles from downtown Saint Paul.

As a hub, the Twin Cities benefits from non-stop service to nearly 130 domestic destinations, nine Canadian cities, four European cities, two Asian cities and 10 destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. MSP offers more non-stop service than many other U.S. cities with larger populations.

Northwest Airlines, the fourth largest airline in the United States, is headquartered in the Twin Cities. Along with Northwest, travelers have their choice of major domestic airlines including America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Trans World Airlines, United and US Airways.

With 12 domestic airlines, three international and four regional airlines, travelers can connect to every major city in six continents. Arriving and departing flights of seven charter airlines also keep the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals buzzing.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

The Holiday Inn does NOT have a shuttle from the airport, but there is an Airport Super Shuttle ($14 one way and $23 round-trip; costs are estimates and may vary slightly) which you can find at the Shuttle & Taxi area. Advance reservations can be made online at www.supershuttle.com or by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826).

We will have a private shuttle service that runs to and from the training location and Hotel throughout the weekend, so a rental car is only necessary if you plan on arriving in the Twin Cities early or leaving late and are interested in doing some sightseeing, shopping or exploring of the Twin Cities. Information about shuttle times, pickup and drop-off locations will be included in your Certification packets when they are mailed to you. You can expect to receive your packets 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the training. If you have not received your packet, please e-mail support@dragondoor.com to request a packet or call 651-487-2180.

Airport Shuttle service is available in the Transportation Center at MSP in the Lindbergh Terminal building. Follow the signs located in the baggage claim area.

SuperShuttle
800-258-3826 / http://www.supershuttle.com

Car Rentals
Car rental companies have phone banks on the Baggage Claim Level opposite carousels 2, 5 and 10. Rental car counters are located in the new parking and rental car facility called the Hub Building or on the lower level of the Blue and Red parking ramps. The Hub Tram takes passengers to and from the Hub Building to the Lindbergh Terminal. The free tram is located on the Tunnel Level. Information is courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission.

Taxis
Cab and Taxi service is available from MSP. From the Lindbergh Terminal building, follow signs to the Tunnel level and go up one level. Downtown Saint Paul is 10 miles, and fares average $18. Cab and taxi service for people with disabilities is available on the Baggage Claim Level. Taxis are readily available throughout the city also, although it is often easiest to get a cab at one of our many hotels. You'll find Saint Paulites to be very friendly and any store, attraction or restaurant would be happy to contact a taxi company for you.

Airport Taxi
952.928.0000 / http://www.taxicabusa.com

PREMIUM SERVICES
Chauffeured transportation services for groups of all sizes with luxury sedans, limousines, limo coaches and luxury vans. On-site coordination of meet/greet, shuttles, tours and large group activity with tenured, uniformed staff:

Corporate Car and Coach
651.696.9029 / http://www.corpcarandcoach.com

Eclipse Transportation
651.293.1111 / http://www.eclipsecars.com

Premier Transportation
800.899.RIDE / http://www.premiertrans.com

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

If you have other questions about the Certification, please feel free to e-mail support@dragondoor.com or call 651-487-2180.

St. Paul Convention Bureau Website
Current RKC Certification Requirements
Photos from past RKC Certifications