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What is an “unattached” swimmer?

April 26, 2017swimmer unattached

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What is an “unattached” swimmer?

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No, it doesn’t just mean that they’re single. According to Gulf Swimming rules, if a swimmer switches from one USA Swimming club to another, he or she must enter meets as unattached for a period of 120 days since they last competed for (not practiced with) their old club. That means that they cannot score points for their new club or swim on relay teams. The main purpose of this rule is to prevent swimmers from switching clubs just before an important meet so they can add to the new team’s point total.