The Swindon TopCats were formed in 1990 by Bob Townsend and entered Division One South for the 1990–1991 season.

The girls had an amazing first year and gained promotion to the Premier League, Britain's top division, where they remained for 14 years until a cruel 1–0 defeat in the relegation playoff sent them back down for the 2005–2006 season.

The topcats team colours are Red and White with the head of a lion in the middle.

For the 09/10 season the Topcats adopted a third strip, Blue and White with the usual logo in the middle, which they wore at the Friendship Tournament.

Since its beginning in 1995, Swindon has played host to the British Women's Ice Hockey Friendship Tournament.