ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey
Sadly some clubs have outlandish initiation fees to drive off the percieved riff raff. Fortunately I've never run across one in my travels but I've heard stories.
Other than that I think most clubs are pretty reasonable. I know the 4 within driving distance of me are.
Some clubs have a huge investment in their facility. It is not unreasonable for them to require a buy in to the equity they have built up.