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Maybe you could sign up for a tumbling class/private and get a feel for what it's like actually being in the gyms? If you took a private you could also have the coach do a mini evaluation and they could tell you where in their gym you would be a best fit.
I'd also check out the YouTube videos of the lower levels of each gym. Sometimes the level 5 teams don't look like the same gyms lower level teams. Ask what resources each gym has for you as a paying member, too. Do they have free tumbling classes or do they only offer privates that cost money? What time are those classes? Would they work for you and your family? Do they have resources for you if you want to cheer in college? Do they get involved with the community, if that's something that's important to you? Do they offer fundraising options for your family if they want to take advantage of that? How does the cheer gym itself function as a community? Sometimes it's more about the coaching.
Sounds like you have two really good options for where to cheer, I'm sure no matter what decision you and your family make, it will be a great experience.
I'd also check out the YouTube videos of the lower levels of each gym. Sometimes the level 5 teams don't look like the same gyms lower level teams. Ask what resources each gym has for you as a paying member, too. Do they have free tumbling classes or do they only offer privates that cost money? What time are those classes? Would they work for you and your family? Do they have resources for you if you want to cheer in college? Do they get involved with the community, if that's something that's important to you? Do they offer fundraising options for your family if they want to take advantage of that? How does the cheer gym itself function as a community? Sometimes it's more about the coaching.
Sounds like you have two really good options for where to cheer, I'm sure no matter what decision you and your family make, it will be a great experience.