Ber’s Bowl | Feb 6 – 8, 2026
We are thrilled to bring Ber’s Bowl back to acac Midlothian and to acac Short Pump in 2026. Here’s all the info you need.
Group Exercise Classes
Below you will find our schedule of classes for the weekend at both clubs. Just click on the schedule to open it up into a printable format. acac donates $1 for each class a member takes and $5 for each class a guest takes to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Members may bring guests free of charge to any Ber’s Bowl class during the weekend (as space allows). Registration for classes will take place online 25 hours in advance up until 1 hour prior to class or at the club in person beginning 30 minutes prior to class start time. Please check in at our table in front of Studio A prior to your class so we can count your attendance.
Silent Auction
Running Friday, February 6 at 4:30pm through Sunday, February 8 at 1:00pm, members and guests may bid on auction items. Winners will be contacted during the following week to arrange for payment and pick up of their items. One-hundred percent of raised funds are donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.
T-Shirt Sale
Long sleeve ($27) and short sleeve ($22) commemorative t-shirts are available for purchase at the Midlothian Logo Shop. All proceeds are donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Quantities are limited; don’t delay!
Chili Quart Sale and Chili Cook Off
Pre-order White Chicken Chili or Todd’s Kitchen Sink Chili (2023 winner) by the quart for pick up on Friday or Saturday of Ber’s Bowl at acac Midlothian. Quarts are $15 each. On Saturday, February 7, 11am-1pm, we will hold our Ber’s Bowl Chili Cook Off. Stop by to sample a flight of chili for a small donation and vote to crown the 2026 Chili Cook Off Winner!
Bake Sale
Look for our Bake Sale throughout the weekend. More info TBA.
Bench Press Competition
Our inaugural Ber’s Bowl Bench Press Competition will be held Saturday, February 7 at 1:00pm in the free weight area at acac Midlothian. Each competitor will have 3 attempts at hitting their max weight on the bench press. Competitors are allowed to use elbow sleeves, wraps and wrist wraps. Rules will be reviewed prior to competition starting. Medals and bragging rights will be awarded to top finishers. Entry is $25 per competitor and will be donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Register here on the member portal/app or at the front desk.
The Ber’s Bowl Story
Ber (“Bear”) is the 22-year-old son of acac Midlothian Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer Amber van der Meer. He is an extremely special young man who has won the hearts of everyone at acac and in this community.
In 2007, after Ber’s 4th birthday, family and friends were devastated to learn that he was diagnosed with Stage-4 Neuroblastoma, a type of children’s cancer. Since then, Ber is quite a warrior, fighting through numerous surgeries, radiation, chemo, and other difficult treatments. Each year, acac has raised money through Ber’s Bowl, initially to help fund treatments for Ber and then for pediatric cancer research, and occasionally to help another member of the acac community in their fight.
