The club started out as T.O.G.G.S. (Teps Old Guys and Girls Swimmers) Masters Swimming Club.

The inaugural meeting of the club was held on 18 December 1988 in Castor Bay, with the following noted as the first committee members; Monique Rodahl, David Thorne, Martin Brink and Murray Bell.  Other inaugural members of the club were Vincent Barnao, Ian and & Vivienne Cliff, Toby Lerew, Alastair Russell, Heather Wackrow and Keith Walker.

The inaugural newsletter went out in January 1989, written by David Thorne. Interesting to note the fees at that time; Full member $30, joining fee $10 and Associate fee $10.

The first AGM for the club was held on 06 January 1990 which elected the following positions:
Vince Barnao – Chairman
Murray Bell – Secretary
Committee Members – Martin Brink, Mike Maingay, Julian Reynolds and Monique Rodahl.