1980 World Amateur Snooker Championship
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 October – 9 November 1980 |
| Venue | Albert Hall |
| City | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Country | Australia |
| Organisation | Billiards and Snooker Control Council, International Billiards and Snooker Federation |
| Format | Round-robin and knockout |
| Highest break | Eugene Hughes (IRE), 127 |
| Final | |
| Champion | Jimmy White (ENG) |
| Runner-up | Ron Atkins (AUS) |
| Score | 11–2 |
← 1978 1982 → | |
The 1980 World Amateur Snooker Championship was the ninth edition of the tournament also known as the IBSF World Snooker Championship. The 1980 tournament was played in Launceston, Tasmania from 26 October to 9 November 1980. Jimmy White defeated Ron Atkins 11–2 in the final to win the title.