Add general information about the competition programme structure

This information is already in various places around the site,
thuogh I'm not aware of anywhere that it's all collected together
like this.

Ideally I'd also like to have a separate page just about the
competition event, but that can wait for another time.

_data/sidebar_tree.yaml

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   - url: /robots_101/
     title: Robots 101
     tree:
+      - url: /robots_101/programme_structure
+        title: Programme Structure
       - url: /robots_101/post_kickstart
         title: After Kickstart
       - url: /robots_101/design

robots_101/programme_structure.md

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+---
+layout: page
+title: Robots 101 - Programme Structure
+---
+
+# Robots 101 - Programme Structure
+
+Student Robotics is an annual robotics competition for people aged 16-19.
+But what actually happens during the course of the competition year?
+
+## Registration
+
+Registration for the competition usually open in late summer. Teams usually
+consist of 4-8 competitors attending a school or college, though other groups
+are also free to enter. Your team must have a responsible adult who will oversee
+the team -- a role we call the [team supervisor][team-supervisor].
+
+<!-- TODO: add something about the pre-kickstart activities once they're published -->
+
+## Kickstart
+
+Kickstart is the event which kicks off a competition year. The structure of the
+competition and the game rules are announced and any questions you have will be
+answered.
+
+Typically this is a one day in-person event in October (usually a Saturday).
+Throughout the day there are Blueshirts (our awesome volunteers!) around in
+person, ready to answer any questions and to help you through the
+[microgames][microgames]. The microgames help you become familiar with the
+[kit][kit] which is loaned to all teams and should kickstart some ideas for your
+robot’s design.
+
+## Mentoring
+
+Shortly after Kickstart we aim to pair up teams with a volunteer mentor who can
+guide the team and help them with any technical questions. Where possible the
+mentor will join the team's meetings in person, though we also offer remote
+mentors if that is not possible.
+
+All teams also have access to our [Discord][discord] server where they can chat
+with all our volunteers (as well as other teams) at any time.
+
+## Your time
+
+Most teams work on their robot for at least two hours a week, with some teams
+spending four hours or more. How this time is scheduled varies between teams --
+some have more than one meeting a week, others have less frequent but longer
+sessions.
+
+To get the most out of the time, ensure sessions are long enough to make useful
+progress after allowing for setting up beforehand and tidying away afterwards.
+
+## Tech Days
+
+Throughout the year [Tech Days][tech-days] provide opportunities to spend a
+whole day (usually a Saturday) working on your robot, with lots of help
+available. They’re also an opportunity to see how other teams are doing or get
+more direct help with your robot.
+
+We provide a space for you to work in, with power and internet access, as well
+as volunteers able to help with the kits and hands-on guidance with your robot.
+
+## Competition
+
+The Competition event is a two day event in spring. You'll put your robot to the
+test in a weekend of tinkering and matches.
+
+You'll have a team pit for you to work in, with power and internet access, and
+throughout the weekend there are volunteers around to help with the kits and
+hands-on guidance with your robot. We also provide a test arena which you can
+use to check the improvements you're making to your robot.
+
+Typically there are blocks of league matches on the Saturday and on Sunday
+morning, with time to improve your robot between appearances. On Sunday
+afternoon you'll advance into the knockout stages, and can go on to win prizes.
+
+
+[team-supervisor]: {{ site.baseurl }}/robots_101/team_supervisor
+[microgames]: {{ site.baseurl }}/competitor_resources/microgames
+[kit]: {{ site.baseurl }}/kit/
+[discord]: {{ site.baseurl }}/tutorials/discord
+[tech-days]: {{ site.baseurl }}/robots_101/tech_days