Ocala Pickleball Club, LLC was formed in December, 2019 and is a 501(c)6 non-profit company with multiple owners. Membership is free (no dues) and several events are sponsored throughout the year including: Ladders, Kings of the Courts, Queens of the Courts, Rising Stars, Meet & Greet. Lessons for beginners are scheduled by Certified Pickleball Instructors Artie Alwine, Mike Brown and Val Torres. The current membership as of January 19, 2024 is 672. Governance is by a Board of Directors with 9 members and an ex-officio member. Board meetings are held six times annually.