The Lochmere Arrow competition is an S.C.A. archery competition in Atlantia typically held yearly for the prize of 'bragging rights' and custody of the arrow for the year.
History
At its inception, it was called the Golden Arrow, and it still remains the name from an official standpoint; but after the Barony of Lochmere dominated the competition by winning every year for nigh on a decade, it came to be known as the 'Lochmere Arrow'.
Originally a team consisted of the Baron and Baroness (or similar) and a champion, or Seneschal and 2 champions (for non-baronies). Then it went to just 2 champions, so that groups with fewer shooters could field a team. Currently it is any two archers that wish to forma a team for a Barony. Both members of the team must be members of declared Barony.
Originally the competition consisted of Royal Rounds.
The shoot originated at Pennsic, though, so the north/south differentiation wasn't as big since more often there could be groups from further away (more groups attending the war than willing to travel for a one-day or weekend event).