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Our Story

About Run It Back.

Built for the West. Open every hour. Run by people who couldn't find what they wanted — so they built it.

More Than a Gym

A message from the founder.

Arie van der Merwe, Director and Owner of Run It Back 24/7.

Run It Back 24/7 began as an idea during the uncertainty of 2020.

At a time when so much had been taken away, I found myself craving the community and connection that basketball had always provided. I started imagining an indoor facility where you could turn up knowing you had everything you needed in one place—a quality gym, a basketball court, recovery facilities and a community that made you want to keep coming back.

A genuine one-stop shop for basketball players and athletes, built to provide great value for both their time and money.

At the time, my original goal was simply to open my own osteopathy clinic. Somehow, that dream continued to grow. The clinic became part of a much bigger vision that included a complete strength and conditioning gym, a full basketball court and a dedicated recovery space.

After several years of planning, problem-solving and setbacks, Run It Back 24/7 finally opened its doors on 30 May 2023.

Since then, we have hosted hundreds of memorable pickup sessions, completed six incredible seasons of the Run It Back League and delivered hundreds of Academy training sessions. More importantly, RIB247 has become a second home to so many people across Melbourne's west.

We are proudly family-owned and family-supported. I'm incredibly grateful to have built this with the support of my wife, Mikayla, my brother-in-law, Santi, and my father, Ben, who have all played a huge part in helping bring this vision to life.

We genuinely care about the facility, the community and the experience we have created.

Whether you are here to train, play, recover, improve your game or simply be around people who love basketball as much as you do, we hope Run It Back 24/7 can become a second home for you too.

Arie van der Merwe with family at Run It Back 24/7
Find Us

Truganina.Melbourne's West.

Plan your visit

8 Carmen Street, Truganina.

Member access is 24/7 for adults; under-18s can enter 5am–9pm. Casual court hours and recovery booking times differ. This is an unstaffed facility, so arrange your entry before arriving.

For parking, finding the entrance or accessibility requirements, call us before your first visit.

Before your first visit

Get your entry ready.

  1. Purchase and upload photo ID.
    Use the same email for your membership or pass and the GymMaster app.
  2. Text for door activation.
    Text 0493 167 137 after purchase. Wait for confirmation before travelling; access is not automatic.
  3. Open the GymMaster app.
    Sign in and enable Bluetooth for entry. Each visitor needs their own approved access; scan in individually.