My love for sport has always been a big driver for the decisions I have made in life. From it taking up a lot of my time as a child and teenager, to the injuries that come with it being the reason I became an Osteopath, I have always been passionate about playing and watching sport. Basketball became the sport for me that provided the perfect balance of competitiveness and community. I felt as if it was the perfect sport to play no matter what age you are, with its scalable nature meaning it’s easy to play by yourself or with any number of friends. 

My dream is to provide a perfect facility for those in the western suburbs of Melbourne to benefit their physical, mental and social health. Whether you’re Australia’s next NBA prospect, or just an aging weekend-warrior who still knows that ball is life, I wanted to create a facility that could cater to every baller. 

After 2 and a half years in the making, this project was bigger and took more turns than I could ever have imagined, but I cannot wait for you to be on this journey with me. With help from my dad, Ben van der Merwe, and my brother Santiago Gonzalez Perez, we can't wait to bring you a community and space to call your second home. 
 

Much love, Arie.