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