An athlete-member of USA Swimming who competes but does not or cannot (according to the USS rules ) represent a club or team
Not attached, not connected with or belonging to a particular group or organization
the status a swimmer receives when he/she changes from one USA Swimming club to another Swimmers must be "unattached" for 120 days from their last competition for one club until they can compete for their new club During this time they may swim for a club in individual events, but may not score or swim on relays
Someone who is unattached is not married or does not have a girlfriend or boyfriend. I knew only two or three unattached men. = single