I just sent this to Swimmer Magazine:
Dear Editor,
I was very disappointed to read in your Editor's Note in the January / February 2026 issue that this will be the final year Swimmer Magazine will be published.
The main motivator for joining USMS, in February 2010, was to receive Swimmer Magazine. As a former high school swimmer who had not been properly taught or coached, I relied on the publication for valuable information on learning proper stroke technique, training, and preparing for competition. I read every issue, cover to cover.
Swimmer Magazine also inspired me to start writing Swimmer Profile features and other articles for the Georgia Masters Newsletter, beginning in 2014, which I still do today. I am also the editor and serve on our board of directors.
How sad that membership fees have increased, but a valuable membership benefit will soon disappear.
Elaine Krugman
Communications, Georgia Masters
Augusta Blue Tides
