In Vancouver, registration fees for hockey are increasing 50 per cent in the younger leagues.
Add that to the cost of equipment and travel, and there are concerns the sport could soon be out of reach for many.
The season will now cost about $900 a month, up from $600. Youngest players will pay the most.
While the Vancouver Minor Hockey Association is raising fees, the cost of registration in neighbouring Burnaby and New Westminster is close to $200 less.
The hockey association declined Global News’ request for an on-camera interview, but said the fee increases are to buy ice time outside of Vancouver.
The association says they are getting squeezed for ice time in Vancouver by the Park Board, which is allowing more time for figure skating, public skating, and ringette, which generate more revenue.
— with files from Brian Coxford, Global News
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