The Burton U.S. Open, snowboarding’s most storied event, canceled its 2021 competition due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
“The truth is, we just can’t be sure it will be safe from a public health standpoint for us to host the event in 2021,” a statement read.
The U.S. Open, held since 1982, is usually around the first weekend in March, making it the season-ending event for many riders. Halfpipe champions include Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Kelly Clark and Ross Powers, who also earned Olympic gold medals.
Other 2020-21 winter sports events affected by the coronavirus pandemic include figure skating’s Junior Grand Prix.