ELLIS–A Frisbee Golf tournament in Ellis this weekend will be filled with memories of a young Ellis resident who died in a shallow water drowning in the city swimming pool.

Bryce Stropes, 14, died July 22, 2010, while playing water basketball in the Ellis swimming pool in what was ruled a shallow-water blackout drowning.

Since then, the entire community has rallied to turn the tragedy into something positive.

A comprehensive education campaign about shallow water drowning was implemented in 2011 and received an award from the American Red Cross.  The program and safety training continue today.

Proceeds from Sunday’s fundraiser will be used for the pool’s safety and training equipment fund and for “Charlie training.”  Charlie is a specially designed mannequin used in training for rescue of a drowning victim in the water.

Registration for the the Frisbee golf tournament is $20 per team of two persons.  Participants should sign up and pay at the pool by Saturday, July 26.

Start times are at 1 p.m. for ages 14 and older.  Ages 13 and younger will start at 2 p.m.

The pool will open immediately after the tournament for free swimming.

More information is available by calling (785)-726-3130.