organisers were actually expressing a point of view Countess, it is allowed, even if it is different from yours. Downtrodden and whingeing or not, the are still unpaid and devote hours to arranging and supporting clubs throughout the country, do not toss them or their views aside. Your concerns are well meaning I am sure, but we are not Tesco's there is no cartel to keep fees low-we pay what we can afford.