I've done the whole 3D circuit for years, I'm past all that. I've done Cabelas, IBO, ASA, regional and states etc....it's what you want to make of it. If your interested in the whole make yourself a better hunter/shot...local shoots are great fun with your group of friends, especially if you go out to hunt the targets, one shot at an unknown distance....hunting.
I'm my biggest own competitor....I compete against me....sometimes I had great fun, sometimes I was frusterated. I've taken down the trophies, spent the money and I haven't gone on a 3D shoot in years. I'm past all that now but if you've never gone to one, it'll make you a better shot and prepare you for hunting situations (from the ground) and it'll also show you , you might not be as good as you think you are in your own back yard..lol
3D shoots can be very addicting, great fun and an all around great time, it's what you make of it.