Replying to FWQ/Big Mountain Comps

Has anyone here competed before in the FWQ? Or any other big mountain comps?
Seriously considering giving it a shot, as there is a 2* event at Kicking Horse in a few weeks and it might be a great jumping off point.
I haven't spent too much time skiing with other girls (ski boys/snowboard girls mostly - and the girls I have skied with weren't that experienced), and am completely clueless about the level of competition.....
I might also just try and train hard this year, and give it shot next season, buuuuut at the same time, why not just try it now?
Ahhhh don't knowwwww
Thoughts?? Tips?? Anything?!