15 Facts About Vera Pezer

Vera Rose Pezer was born on 13 January 1939 and is a Canadian athlete and administrator.

Vera Pezer has been inducted into both the Saskatchewan Sports Halls of Fame and the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame.

In 2019, Vera Pezer was named the ninth greatest Canadian curler in history in a TSN poll of broadcasters, reporters and top curlers.

Vera Pezer received her BA in English in 1962 from the University of Saskatchewan.

From 1991 to 2001, Vera Pezer served as the University of Saskatchewan associate vice-president of Student Affairs and Services.

On July 1,2007, Vera Pezer was elected Chancellor and served 2 terms as Chancellor until her retirement on June 30,2013.

Vera Pezer has served the local community as chair of the Board of Directors for Saskatchewan Place, 1989 Brier Ceremonies and 1989 Jeux Canada Games Foundation.

Vera Pezer served as board member for several agencies such as the Saskatoon Housing Coalition, Leisure Services Advisory, University of Saskatchewan Huskie Athletic Endowment Fund, and Waskesiu Golf Course.

Vera Pezer held the position of Director of the 1991 Scott Tournament of Hearts.

Vera Pezer has served as Sport Psychologist to the Canadian Curling Teams in two Olympic Games.

Vera Pezer's curling team has been inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in 1976, the Saskatchewan Hall of Fame in 1982 and the Saskatoon Hall of Fame in 1990.

In 1975, Vera Pezer coached the Canadian Junior Curling Championship rink.

Vera Pezer was a member of the Saskatoon Imperials which rose to national fastball championships in 1969 and 1970.

Vera Pezer has published The Stone Age: A Social History of Curling in the Prairies 2003 and "Smart Curling" in 2007.

In 2006, Vera Pezer was honoured with a Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, and received the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Award of Achievement in 2002.