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Left to right: Thijmen Rothuis, Valérie Eijsermans, Zsófi Vanek

Valérie Eijsermans – Chairwoman & Water Polo Commissioner

Hi everyone! I’m Valérie and I’m very excited to be your chairwoman and water polo commissioner this season! 🤽‍♀️🏊‍♀️

I’m studying a Master in Business Communication and Digital Media and I have lived in Tilburg my whole life. Swimming has always been a big part of me. I have been a synchronized swimmer for 20 years and I swam with PSV for almost ten years. Last year I tried water polo and I immediately loved it.

Fun fact: I’m completely obsessed with the Eurovision Song Contest. Seriously, ask me anything about it and I will talk for hours.

This season my goal is to make sure every member feels at home at Avalon. I cannot wait to see you all in and around the pool! ❤️🖤

Thijmen Rothuis – Secretary & Swim Commissioner

Heyy Guys, I’m Thijmen and I’m very much looking forward to being your Secretary and Swim Commissioner this upcoming year! 📖🏊‍♂️

I’m originally from a small town in Zeeland ☀️🌊 and moved to Tilburg last year to start my bachelor in Communication- and Information Sciences here at the university. Swimming has always been a huge part of my life and love that I can still continue my practices, mixed with some amazing activities right here at Avalon! ❤️🖤

Fun fact: I really love to sing and play musical instruments in my spare time. So I’m always up for a great karaoke session! 🎤 🪩

I’m very excited do a board year with my other two fantastic board members and hope to make a year that will be unforgettable for everyone within Avalon! 🫶

Zsófi Vanek – Treasurer

Hi everyone! My name is Zsófi and I am very happy to introduce myself as the Treasurer of Avalon this year. ❤️🖤

I am 19 years old and study International Business Administration at Tilburg University. I grew up in Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺, and moving to Tilburg has already been such an exciting new chapter for me. Swimming has always been a central part of my life, for 15 years I trained and competed professionally at a high level. These days I enjoy swimming for fun with Avalon, but I still try my best to contribute to the team’s success in and out of the pool. 🏊‍♀️

A little fun fact about me: I collect pins, and over the years I have gathered around 250 of them. Each one carries a story or memory, whether it’s from a trip, a gift from a friend, or a special moment.

I’m really looking forward to a great season together! 🫶🏻

NSZ Foundation
The NSZ Foundation is the umbrella organization for every Dutch student swimming and water polo association.

https://stichtingnsz.nl/

FOSST
Federation Of Student Sports Tilburg (FOSST) is the umbrella organization for all student sports associations in Tilburg.

https://www.fosst.nl/