1964-65 saw the merger of NSW women's and Men's Amateur Swimming Associations to be known as NSW Amateur Swimming Association. However for several seasons the segregated competition for various trophies within Warringah for male and female swimmers continued until such trophies were won by one of the clubs. In addition, a combined program was also conducted. The first President of the Association was Keith (Curley) Meakin of Freshwater Men's Swimming Club.

There were 16 clubs affiliated in the early years of the Association, namely: Avalon Bilgola, Collaroy, Collaroy Women's, Curl Curl Ladies, Curl Curl Men's, Freshwater Ladies, Dee Why Ladies, Dee Why Men's, Freshwater Men's, Manly Ladies, Manly Men's, Narrabeen Ladies, Narrabeen Men's, Newport, Queenscliff Ladies, Queenscliff Men's

Competition was extremely keen as there were several excellent female and male swimmers in the area. The champions of the District from either Manly tidal pool or one of the rock pool clubs were coached by professional coaches, not necessarily in the area. In those early years Warringah could boast its share of International representatives in all facets of our sport, including diving, synchronized swimming, water polo, and swimming.

A very comprehensive program of swimming events has always been on the calendar for WASA swimmers. In the early years of the Association the heats of the Championships were conducted at Dee Why rock pool and many an official would get drenched with the waves breaking over the pool. The finals of course were conducted under better conditions at either Lane Cove pool but mostly at North Sydney Olympic Pool.

From the Associations inception there was a great desire to have an indoor swimming complex in our area. The Association set up a Pool Committee who over many seasons worked tirelessly with staff from Warringah Council in an endeavour to have a pool of good standard in the District. Consideration was given to sites at Narrabeen and North Curl Curl (where the bowling club is now situated) however in their wisdom the Council decided on its present location at Frenchs Forest.

To cerebrate its opening on 3rd November, 1979, Council requested our Association To organise the first carnival. This was done successfully with thanks forthcoming from the Shire president, Paul Courvert and Council staff.

Over the years swimming has progressed, as has all our sports and we now have the indoor and outdoor clubs. The Association is mindful of this situation and has endeavoured over the years To cater for both the highly competitive and recreational swimmers. Many of the rock pool swimmers also belong To the local surf clubs and nippers, however without these swimmers the Association membership would be dramatically depleted.

The Association has come a long way from its beginning in 1964-65 and we look forward To all clubs contributing To its progress in the future.