Standing forward takeoffs approved in high school swimming & diving rules Tags: Posted April 15, 2021 4:31 p.m. EDT Indianapolis — In an effort to increase participation in high school swimming and diving, standing forward takeoffs have been approved, effective with the 2021-22 school year. This significant addition to high school diving was one of several rules changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Swimming and Diving Rules Committee at its March 21-23 meeting held virtually this year. All of the committee’s recom...