Board 2024-2025
Chair: Jikke van der Ploeg
Hi guys
My name is Jikke and I will be the chair of Tartlétos this year.
I grew up in Amersfoort and started athletics when i was 6, after a year of crying in judo classes. Of all the different parts of the training I always liked running the most so when I turned 13 I specialized on the middle distance and cross country. When I moved to Wageningen I joined Tartlétos.
I just started my second year of the bachelor marine sciences in Wageningen. I like fish and snorkeling in the sea.
Besides running I play piano, like to (wind)surf and cycle. I am looking forward to this year, see you at the training!
Regards,
Jikke
Secretary: Eline Smit
Heee,
My name is Eline, I’m 18 years old and the upcoming year I will take part of this year’s board as the secretary! This year will be the second year of my bachelor Molecular Life Sciences.
I grew up in Den Bosch, and after my parents noticed ball sports or gymnastics weren’t really my strong suit, I started athletics when I was six. When I was around 10 I switched to the association Prins Hendrik, and from when I was 11/12 I started specializing in the middle distance events. I gradually started training a bit more as I got older, and since the last three years I am a part of Running Team Brabant, also based in Vught.
I immediately joined Tartlétos when I started studying in Wageningen, and despite some bad luck with injuries I have loved my time at the association so far. Also, I was a part of tartlETEN and the Bata444 committee.
I’m really excited for this upcoming board year, and I hope to see you all on the track!!
Liefs,
Eline
Treasurer: Mees Schneider
Hey everyone,
My name is Mees Schneider I am 19 years old and this year I will join the Tartlétos board as the treasurer. I am from Dordrecht and I’m in the second year of the environmental sciences bachelor at the WUR.
I’ve been doing athletics since I was little at Fortius in Dordrecht, and I’ve enjoyed it ever since. I have always liked the long distance events more than the technical disciplines, especially cross country has always been a favourite of mine. So for about three years I’ve been focusing on just middle and long distance running.
Last year I immediately joined Tartlétos to continue training and it was fun right away (even without a track to train on). I like at Tartlétos that you can train seriously and improve a lot with the great trainers, but also that there are plenty of fun activities. I’m very happy with the opportunity to join the board I think it is going to be much fun and I will learn a lot. See you on or around the track!
Regards,
Mees
Competition Commissioner- Home: Franka Pouwels
My name is Franka Pouwels, and I will be your competition commissioner home for the coming year. I am 20 years old, from Zoetermeer where I started with athletics at 6 at Ilion. After my sister had started athletics and I joined her trainings for some time and ultimately decided to join as well. Starting with all the technical events and quickly falling in love with jumping.
3 years ago I started with my studies, international land and water management, moved to Wageningen and immediately joined Tartlétos. Now I am finishing up my bachelor’s and already planning my masters starting period 2. All these years I have loved going to the trainings and spending time with the fellow tartletes. I have also done a few committees by now, organising NSK meerkamp and NSK weg in November.
I love to be outside in general, mostly in spring when the temperature is just right in my opinion. I like to go hiking and picknicking whenever I can. Besides athletics have also done gymnastics for a long time, sports in general have always been an important part of me. As a side job I give exam trainings to high school students in weekends, I love noticing how much it helps these students.
For a few years I have been interested in joining the Tartlétos board, and this year is the time for me to join. I am very excited to join the board and everything that will go with it for the coming year.
Greetings,
Franka
Competition Commissioner- Away: Eva Riemeijer
Hey everyone,
My name is Eva Riemeijer, and I’m excited to be the Competition Commissioner for the upcoming board year! Some of you may know me from last year when I had the honor of serving as the Competition Commissioner for Tartlétos. For those who don’t, here’s a bit about me: I’m 24 years old, and I’m starting my master’s in Biology.
I’ve been involved in athletics since I was six, growing up in Nütterden, Germany, near Nijmegen. I participated in all track and field events, enjoying sprinting, long jump, hurdles, and middle-distance running (MILA), though throwing events were never my favorite. After a few years, I joined Team Zevenheuvelen in Nijmegen to focus more seriously on steeplechase, but unfortunately, an injury sidelined me for six years. In 2021, I was thrilled to return to the sport I love, joining Tartlétos, where I’ve enjoyed every moment with the incredible people here.
As I look ahead to this board year, I’m filled with excitement and anticipation. I can’t wait to see many of you at the track and share an amazing year with all the Tartleets and my fellow board members. Let’s work together to make this year one full of achievements, growth, and plenty of fun!
If you have any questions, ideas, or just want to chat, feel free to reach out. Here’s to an incredible year ahead!
Warm regards,
Eva
Commissioner Publicity: Isa van der Meer
Hello everyone,
My name is Isa, I’m 21 years old, and I will join the board this year as the Commissioner of Publicity. I grew up in De Westereen, a town in Friesland, with my parents, younger brother, and our lovely dog, Pico. Throughout my life, I’ve explored a variety of sports—from gymnastics and soccer to survivalrun—and most recently, athletics.
I started athletics only a year ago when I came to Wageningen for a semester to study my minor. From the very first training, I loved the sessions, the fun activities, and the welcoming atmosphere at Tartlétos. I also had the chance to try out different disciplines within the technical group. After that semester, I returned to Groningen to complete my bachelor’s in Biology, where I also joined the student athletics association, which I liked very much as well.
Now, I’m back in Wageningen to begin my Master’s in Biology, and I’m excited to be back on the Tartlétos track!
I’m really looking forward to the year ahead as part of the board, and I hope to make it a memorable one with my fellow board members and all of you. If you ever have any questions, ideas, or just want to chat, you can always find me on the track. Let’s make this a wonderful year together!
See you soon,
Isa