The name “Arduini” has been synonymous with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack badminton team for the past eight years. It will continue for a while longer.  The WolfPack badminton team and coaches Ross and Alex Perkin are pleased to announce the commitment of  Anthony Arduini of South Kamloops Secondary School. Arduini will become the third member of his family to play for TRU when he joins the program and the school in September 2013 to take courses towards a Bachelor of Science.  [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="471"] Brennan Arduini (Andrew Snucins photo)[/caption] His older brother Brennan played  for the WolfPack from 2006-11.  His sister Anica is into her fourth year with the WolfPack.   “ I’m excited to keep the Arduini badminton tradition going,” he says. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="333"] Anica Arduini (Andrew Snucins photo)[/caption] Anthony says his style of play is similar to Brennan’s. “ But some differences are noticeable,” he says.  “ My strengths include the ability to play with other people and being a leader on the court.” He currently plays singles, doubles and mixed doubles with South Kamloops.   He has been playing the sport for nine years and is looking forward to the chance of playing on the same team with his sister with the opportunity at being mixed doubles partners. Arduini has been a part of a South Kam team which went to 3 provincial championships. His best record was 12-0 in the 2011 event held in Kamloops.  [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] WolfPack assistant coach Ross Perkin[/caption] “He is a proven winner,”  said Ross Perkin of the WolfPack. “ He has won numerous doubles tournaments in Vancouver and throughout the Interior of BC. We look forward to his participation on our team next season. Arduini is the first of what is hoped to be many signings for the TRU badminton program in the coming weeks and months.