AARON FELTHAM

CLASS OF 2025 - ATHLETE INDUCTEE

Aaron Feltham has had an exceptional career in water polo, helping to elevate Canada’s presence on the international stage. A standout player from a young age, he represented Canada at the Junior Pan American Championships in 2000, where he was the tournament's leading scorer, and later at the Junior World Championships in 2001. After moving to Calgary to train with the senior national team, he became a key figure in Canada’s water polo success, competing in four FINA World Championships and two Pan American Games, where he helped secure a bronze medal in 2007 and a historic silver in 2011. Most notably, he played a critical role in leading Canada to its first Olympic berth in 24 years at the 2008 Beijing Games, qualifying through a challenging tournament in Romania. 

Feltham also made a name for himself professionally, becoming the first home-grown and trained Canadian to compete in Hungary’s prestigious First Division with ZF Eger. During his time there, he helped his team win the Hungarian Cup, secure multiple runner-up finishes in the league and European LEN Cup, and earn a spot in the final eight of the Euro League. His performances were so impressive that he was voted the best foreign player in the Hungarian league in 2009, a rare honor that underscored his talent and impact. His professional career also included a season in Australia, where he was among the league's top scorers. 

Even after injuries slowed his playing career, Feltham remained dedicated to the sport through coaching, mentoring, and administrative leadership. He has coached youth national teams and club programs, served on the board of Water Polo Canada, and contributed internationally as a long-time member of the FINA Athletes Committee. Respected for his knowledge, leadership, and unwavering passion for water polo, Aaron Feltham has not only been a world-class athlete but also a key figure in the continued growth of the sport in Canada and beyond.