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44th Annual ISDRA Banquet
and Conference
June 18th - 20th, 2010
Bloomington, Minnesota in 2010!!              updated 5/24/2010
Main Speakers:
     Dr. Arleigh Reynolds, DVM, PhD of Salcha, Alaska.  2010 Gold Medalist, Unlimited Class

        Dr. Reynolds has studied the relationship between diet, nutrition and
        performance for over 20 years at Cornell University where he was
        assistant professor of clinical nutrition in the College of Veterinary Medicine,
        in his laboratory in Salcha, Alaska and on the trails of major sprint races.

        Dr. Reynolds will present on racing diets and conditioning racing dogs.

     Dr. Dawn Brown, DVM of Lowville, New York. 2010 Gold Medalist, 8 Dog Class.

        Dawn has put together a stellar winning record in the limited classes over the past
        several years with twenty-six 8 Dog class wins and seven 6 Dog wins in sanctioned
        races since 2000.  During the 2009-2010 season Dawn raced throughout the lower 48,
        Canada and Alaska to decisively claim the 8 Dog Class Gold medal.

        Dawn will tell you what it takes and share her experience and knowledge.

Also:
     Recap of the 2010 Nordic Training Camp with
         Bengt Ponten, Trainer from Borlange, Sweden, IFSS President
         Dave Meisenheimer, Participant from Carp, Ontario, 2010 Gold Medalist, 1 Dog Skijoring
         Jason Sperry, Participant from Mexico, New York, 2010 Bronze Medalist, 1 Dog Skijoring
         Jim Benson, Participant from Blaine, Minnesota, Midwest Skijorers President

     Skijoring and Dryland for micro-kennels
         John Thompson of Skijor Now
         Amy Cooper, ISDRA Dryland Committee Co-chair and 6 Dog Gold and Bronze Medalist

     Gait analysis with an under-water treadmill
         Dr. Jerry Vanek, DVM of Angus, Minnesota.  HuskyVet consulting, renown trail veterinarian.

     Developing National Federations
         Bengt Ponten, IFSS President

     Current Issues in Dog Legislation
         Sara Vanderwood of OIxford, Maine, Maine Senate legislative assistant
         Mushing USA President

     Junior Program with
         Beth Castaldi of Elton, Wisconsin, Junior Committee Co-chair
         Beth and Paul Wagner of Pelican Lake, Wisconsin

     RaceWorks Training Workshop with
         Margaret Harvey of Marshall, Michigan, Region 6 Director

     Underdog - A documentary
         The story of Newton Marshall of St. Ann, Jamaica and the Yukon Quest.

Location
        We will be gathering at the
        Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
        Directions and map are on the hotel web site.

         The special block rate for reservations is $79.00 for a single and
        $109.00 for a suite.  You must call the hotel directly at 952-854-9000 or
        toll-free at 1-800-465-4329 and mention the 'International Sled Dog
        Racing Association'.

        Until June 2nd,  you may directly link to the ISDRA block by clicking here.
        Simply enter the date of arrival and the number of nights you will be staying.
        If the rate is not avalable, contact dsteele@brainerd.net - this is only good
        before June 3rd!!
Complimentary Services  
         Free parking.  Please note - there is a parking ramp as well as an open lot.
        The clearance for the
        parking ramp is   6' 7" - be warned!
        Free 24 hour Airport shuttle, every 30 minutes on demand.
        Free shuttle to the Mall of America during regular mall hours.
        Free Hi-speed wireless access in all guestrooms
        USA Today newspaper delivered to guest rooms
        Full Health Club privileges
        Coupons for full hot breakfast each day in the Harvest Cafe!
 
Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River
        Enjoy dinner on a beautiful Mississippi Riverboat!
        Board at 6:30 pm, depart at 7:00pm.  Return at 9:00pm
        Full dinner - pot roast, baked manicotti, vegetables, campfire potatos,
           caesar salad, breadsticks, dessert and coffee.
        We will carpool from the hotel at 5:45.  Dock is approximately
           25 minutes travel time from hotel.
        Advance reservations required for group rate - see registration
           form available below.
        See you there!!
 
For more information see the following - all files in pdf format
               Attendee Registration Form (available) 
               Schedule of Events (available) 
               Vendor Registration Form (available)
               Vendor List (available - partial) 
                Medal Program Sponsor Info (available) 
                2010 Program Sponsor List (available - partial) 
this page will be updated frequently in the next two months - any questions, contact dsteele@brainerd.net
Public Welcome!!