With city council raising fees for bylaw infractions and burial costs, some sports groups are bracing against rumoured increases to field and facility rental charges.
Paul Robertson, Executive Director of the Port Alberni Funtastic Society said city staff are preparing a report to start charging sports groups an hourly rate for field use, and user groups are concerned.
Robertson said implementing field fees could make sports participation cost prohibitive for many athletes and families.
He said various sports associations are hoping to head off any proposed fee increases and will be starting a petition to deliver to city council.