Merge pull request #661 from srobo/more-virtual-league-detail

More detail on what the Virtual League is

Author: PeterJCLaw

robots_101/programme_structure.md

@@ -70,10 +70,21 @@ as volunteers able to help with the kits and hands-on guidance with your robot.
 ## Virtual League
 
 The Virtual League is often the first chance you'll have to test your strategies
-against other teams. You'll [submit][code-submitter] your robot code for running
-against other teams in the [simulator][simulator]. The matches are livestreamed
-on our [YouTube Channel][youtube] and you'll get a copy of your robot's logs
-afterwards so you can continue to improve it.
+against other teams. The Virtual League plays the same game as the physical
+competition, though takes place in the [simulator][simulator]. You'll write
+code for a [simulated robot][simulated-robot] which both supports the same
+programming interface as your physical robot and has a wide array of sensors.
+
+This allows you to use the simulator and the Virtual League to learn about
+writing code for a robot as well as developing the code for your physical robot
+before it's fully built. The Virtual League is thus a both a first test of your
+code as well as an early opportunity to explore strategies for competing against
+other teams.
+
+Shortly before the event you'll [submit][code-submitter] your robot code so the
+matches can be simulated. The matches are then livestreamed on our
+[YouTube Channel][youtube]. Afterwards you'll get a copy of your simulated
+robot's logs so you can continue to improve your code.
 
 ## Competition
 
@@ -100,6 +111,7 @@ afternoon you'll advance into the knockout stages, and can go on to win prizes.
 [kit]: {{ site.baseurl }}/kit/
 [discord]: {{ site.baseurl }}/tutorials/discord
 [tech-days]: {{ site.baseurl }}/robots_101/tech_days
+[simulated-robot]: {{ site.baseurl }}/simulator/simulated_robot
 [code-submitter]: {{ site.baseurl }}/tutorials/code_submitter
 [simulator]: {{ site.baseurl }}/simulator/
 [youtube]: https://www.youtube.com/@studentrobotics