My experience was good. I feel you have plenty of time to get your shot off, but you don't have time to waste looking at your next target while retrieving your arrows. It takes approx 3 hrs to shoot all 40. No bathroom breaks, water, etc just shooting. Staying on your toes is the key. Yes you want to dress warm. The lighting has been adequate in the past, one thing to remember everyone deals with the same lighting. You don't neccessarily have to light your fiber. It's a fun shoot! Keep close watch on the numbers of the targets as some are white number with black background and some are black number on a white background, these help differentiate between classes, but can get you if your not paying close attention. Parma archers will give you a prep talk before going to the line. You will be fine.